Chunky Gazpacho - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small green pepper, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups tomato juice
vegetable cocktail, works very well too
3 tablespoons olive oil, can sub vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste
garlic-flavored croutons (to garnish)

Preparation

Peel, seed and chop tomatoes and cucumber.
Place in a large bowl with garlic, green pepper and onion.
Combine tomato juice, lemon juice and oil - pour over vegetables.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour - 2 or 3 is better.
Garnish with garlic croutons just before serving.