Avocado Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 t. tomato juice
• 1/2 c. canned tomato puree
• 3 medium avocados, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 4 to 5 green onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. white pepper
• 1 c. croutons (for garnish)