Cold Vegetable Tomato Soup

This is an ideal recipe 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
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• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups cubed bread with crust removed
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. of pepper
• salt, to taste

Directions:

1. In a blender, cover and process a cup of tomato juice with half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, thyme, and garlic until chopped. Pour in a large bowl or container. Repeat.
2. 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.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Garnish with sour cream, croutons, and parsley (optional).

Happy tasting!

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario