• 2 cups fresh or canned ripe tomatoes
• 3/4 medium green pepper, seeded and cut into pieces
• 1-1/4 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/8 tsp. tarragon
• 1/8 tsp. sugar
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2/3 cup tomato juice
• 1/3 cup seasoned croutons

Place first 8 ingredients and salt to taste in the bowl of a food processor or blender, in several steps if necessary. Blend until no large pieces remain. Strain, pressing with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Correct the seasoning, adding more salt and vinegar if desired. Chill very well, preferably overnight. Serve with croutons.

Per serving: calories 61, fat 1.1g, 14% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 2.4g, carbohydrates 12.9g, fiber 2.5g, sugar 6.7g, sodium 225mg, diet points 1.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.1, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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