Ingredients for 8 servings
For soup:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper
- 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds chopped seeded peeled yellow tomatoes (about 6 large)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For garnish:
- 2 (1-ounce) slices French bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber
To prepare gazpacho, combine first 9 ingredients. Place one-third of vegetable mixture in a food processor; process until smooth. Pour purred vegetable mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
To prepare garnish, place bread in a small bowl; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil, tossing gently to coat. Spread bread mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 375F 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature. Place 3/4 cup gazpacho in each of 8 soup bowls. Top each serving with a few croutons, 2 tablespoons quartered tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon cucumber.