Gazpacho Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds ripe beefsteak tomatoes (5 or 6 medium)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2-inch piece of baguette
• 2 small cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• 4-inch piece hothouse/English cucumber, diced