Gazpacho

Spain gives us this refreshing variation of the tomato.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 2 tablespoon minced onions
• 1 small garlic clove, finely mined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• Dash ground cumin
• Dash tabasco sauce
• 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1/3 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
• 3 tablespoon minced green pepper
• 1/4 cup croutons

Directions:

• Whip oil and vinegar together in a medium bowl.
• Blend in remaining ingredients except cucumber, green pepper, and croutons.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve in mug, with an ice cube in each serving.
• Sprinkle with cucumber, green pepper, and croutons.