Today's gazpacho (Gazpacho hoy) Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (about 4 slices) stale bread, crusts removed
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 pounds tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 (2-inch-square) piece green bell pepper, optional
• 1 (2-inch) chunk peeled cucumber, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper, for optional garnish
• 1/3 cup chopped white onion, for optional garnish
• 1/3 cup peeled, chopped cucumber, for optional garnish
• 1/2 cup croutons or diced bread, toasted crisp, for optional garnish