Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 Cloves garlic
2 White bread slices
1 Cucumber -- sliced
1/2 Green bell pepper
1/2 c Water
1/4 c Olive oil
2 lb Tomatoes
1/4 c Chopped onions
1/4 c Pimientos -- chopped
1 ts Salt
Black pepper -- to taste
2 tb Wine vinegar
3 c Vegetable stock, condensed
* see note
1/2 c Fresh herbs -- ** see note

* Use low-sodium chicken stock or broth if vegetable stock is not
available. ** For herbs, use your choice of chives, parsley, basil, or
tarragon. All ingredients should be as fresh as possible.

1. Crush garlic in bowl and add bread which has been torn into small
pieces. This helps give the soup consistency. Add sliced cucumber,
diced green pepper, water and olive oil. Allow this mixture to
marinate for several hours. 2. Add cut-up tomatoes, onions, pimiento
and salt to chilled mixture. Blend in blender or food processor until
the texture you prefer. Chill thoroughly. 3. Just before serving, mix
in vinegar, cold stock and herbs. For added color, flavor and
texture, garnish with garlic croutons, watercress or lime slices.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill

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