Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 6 very ripe tomatoes
• 2 slices slightly stale bread (optional)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 bell pepper (or Anaheim Chile)
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for a richer soup, use up to 1/3 cup)
• 1 tablespoon red wine, apple cider, sherry vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)