Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Parsley Croutons

2 pounds yellow tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
1/4 sweet onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded, and finely diced
2 Roma tomatoes, filleted, and finely diced
1 red jalapeño pepper, seeded, and finely diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
3 ounces white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
6 ounces extra virgin olive oil
6 3/4-inch slices of day-old crusty white bread
2 ounces olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped

Place roughly chopped tomato and cucumber in the work-bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Process ingredients to a coarse purée.

Transfer purée to a mixing bowl. Fold in sweet onions, Roma tomatoes, red jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, white wine vinegar, and salt to taste. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange sliced bread on a baking sheet and brush the tops generously with olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle parsley over the top and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until croutons are crisp and golden.

When ready to serve, add water as desired and whisk the gazpacho thoroughly. Pour gazpacho into chilled bowls and top each serving with a crouton. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and cracked black pepper.

Yield: 6 servings

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