Gazpacho

1. 1

   Place bread in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup cold water then set aside to soak for 10 mins. Squeeze excess water from bread.

2. 2

   Working in batches, blend or process bread, 1 1/2 peppers, tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, 1/2 the onion, vinegar, oil and chili in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing as much liquid through sieve as possible. Season. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 3 hours, or until cold.

3. 3

   Finely chop remaining pepper, onion and cucumber.

4. 4

   Ladle soup into small teacups or serving bowls. Top with finely chopped vegetables to serve.

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