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Mediterranean Delights 

Gazpacho (Serves 6 to 8)


1 Spanish Red Onion
3 large tomatoes
1 small cucumber
1 small to medium red bell pepper (seeded)
1 small to medium red bell pepper (seeded)
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 1/2 cups tomato juice
1/2 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
garlic croutons (optional)
6 slices good white bread
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed

1.  Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers.  Place in a 
     large bowl with garlic.

2.  Stir in the juice, sugar, salt and pepper and combined oil and vinegar
      and mix well.

3.  For the croutons, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the bread into
     small cubes.

4.  In a small bowl mix olive oil with the crushed garlic and mix well. 
     Drizzle over breadcrumbs and refrigerate about 10 minutes.  Spread on 
     baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes. Brown on top in broiler.

5.  Serve soup cold, with a bowl of Garlic Croutons on the side. Garnish
      with a small sprig of cilantro.  Enjoy!

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