Gazpacho - TASTE of the Seacoast

Ingredients

• 5 sprigs thyme, leaves only, chopped
• 2 English cucumbers, peeled and chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 12 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 (11.5-ounce) cans V-8
• 8 ounces white bread crumbs, lightly toasted
• ¾ cup sherry vinegar
• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon paprika blend
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 20 grinds of black pepper