6 tomatoes
1 1/2 cup tomato juice
1 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
hot pepper sauce
croutons
Plunge tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds, then immerse in cold water. Slip off skins and coarsely chopped tomatoes.
Combine chopped tomatoes with juice, cucumber, onion, green pepper, garlic oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste. Chill well.
If desired, add an ice cube to each serving; top with croutons.
Serves 6.
