Name: Gazpacho
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 3 cups); 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 2 cups); 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 medium onion, chopped (about 11/4 cups); 3 cups canned tomato juice; 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as tarragon, thyme, or parsley), chopped; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; Kosher salt; Cayenne pepper; 1 cup croutons, to garnish

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