Gazpacho

You can feel yourself getting stronger and healthier with each sip of this. Even though it is technically categorized as a 'soup', I drink it out of a big mug.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  sweet ripe tomatoes, preferably from your garden
• 3  cups  cold water
• 1 1⁄2 large cucumbers, peeled,coarsely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 large onions, peeled,coarsely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
• 6  ounces  French bread, crusts trimmed,torn into bite-size pieces
• 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 5  tablespoons tomato paste
• 3  tablespoons sherry wine or 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3  cloves garlic, chopped
•  crouton

Directions

1. Puree everything (but croutons) in batches.
2. Strain through sieve (unless you like more texture to your gazpacho), pressing on solids with back of spoon.
3. Season to taste.
4. Cover and chill until very cold.
5. Enjoy.
6. (can be made 1 day ahead).