Gazpacho - The day's are getting HOTTER

This is my favorite version and the farmer's market has great maters now - next year they'll be my own!

3 ripe tomatoes cored, seeded and cut into 1/4" cubes
2 small red peppers cored, seeded and cut into 1/4" cubes
2 small cukes (1 peeled, 1 not) seeded cut into 1/4" cubes
1/2 small Vidalia,(any sweet) onion or 2 lg. shallots minced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp salt
1/3 c. Sherry Vinegar
Ground Black Pepper

combine above in non-metallic bowl for about 10 minutes. Stir in:

5 c. tomato juice (I use Welch's)
1 tsp. your favorite hot sauce
8 ice cubes

cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours. Divide into 8-10 servings and drizzle 1 tsp. olive oil on each. Top with croutons.

Don't use a food processor for vegetables - hand cut them for the best flavor. Amend recipe for your personal taste; ie - I hate squash, don't know why but I do so I don't use it.