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Gazpacho With Garlic Croutons

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/2 red sweet pepper, cut into chunks
• 1/2 sweet white or red onion, cut into chunks
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

1. Chop 1 garlic clove with food processor.
2. Add tomatoes, cucumber, sweet pepper, and onion to food processor and process until smooth.
3. Transfer pureed mixture to a bowl.
4. Stir in tomato juice, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.
5. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
6. Mince remaining 1 clove garlic.
7. In a large nonstick skillet cook garlic in hot oil over medium-low heat until golden.
8. Add bread cubes and cook and stir 3 minutes.
9. Transfer croutons to a bowl and let cool.
10. Stir before serving.
11. Top each serving with croutons.

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