Barefoot Contessa (en-US)

Ingredients

• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained
• 4 scallions
• 1/4 seedless cucumber, unpeeled and seeds removed
• 1 large red onion
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup good olive oil, plus extra for toasts and drizzling
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1½ cups tomato juice, preferably Sacramento
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 baguette
• 4 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese, such as Montrachet