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["Saute red onions and garlic in olive oil on low heat until translucent. Set aside in a bowl in an ice bath.", "Add red bell peppers to frying pan and cook until slightly soft. Add to onion and garlic ice bath.", "Blanche plum tomatoes in boiling water to detach skin. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, peel away skin, slice in quarters and remove seeds and juice.", "In a food processor, puree the tomatoes until smooth. Remove from food processor into a large container with a lid that fits in the refrigerator.", "Add onions, garlic, red peppers, cucumbers & jalapenos to the food processor. Puree until smooth.", "Add remaining ingredients to food processor and blend on pulse mode until combined and smooth.", "Mix with tomatoes and chill for at least 4 hours.", "To make croutons: In small bowl, mince 2 cloves garlic and add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 Tablespoons olive oil. Stir to combine. Cut 2 cups country style bread into 1/4"" cubes. Preheat oven to 350F. Put bread cubes on baking sheet and drizzle garlic oil over bread. Toss to coat. Bake until lightly brown, 12-15minutes.", "Note: Before serving, taste the soup and add salt to taste. Prepare choice of garnishes. Serve in individual bowls and place garnish in center of bowl."]
