Ideal for summer!
Ingredients
- 4 cups of tomato juice divided
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into large
- pieces
- 1 medium size green pepper, chopped in large pieces
- 1 medium size red pepper cut in four pieces
- 1 onion quartered
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups cubed bread with crust removed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- Add salt to taste
Directions
In a blender, cover and process a cup of tomato juice and half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, thyme and garlic until chopped. Repeat. Pour in a large bowl or container.
Place vinegar and remaining juice in the blender. Add the bread; cover and process until smooth. Add to the vegetable mixture; stir in oil , pepper and salt.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. This is optional: to garnish with sour cream, croutons and parsley.
Happy tasting
By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario
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