Basic Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and large dice
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and large dice
• 1 medium English cucumber, large dice
• 1/2 medium red onion, large dice
• 1 medium garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Croutons, for garnish (optional)