Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, peeled (1 3/4 lb.)
• 1 large cucumber, pared
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium green pepper
• 1 pimiento, drained
• 2 cans (12 oz. each) tomato juice (I use V-8)
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. liquid hot pepper seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, split
• 1/2 c. croutons
• 1/4 tsp. chopped chives