Golden Gazpacho Soup with Garlic Croutons

Ingredients

• 4 pounds ripe yellow tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 yellow or green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 medium-size red onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 slice coarse-textured country-style bread, crusts removed, soaked in water, and squeezed dry
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper