2-inch piece of stale French
-bread, crusts removed,diced
3 1/2 lb Ripe tomatoes, peeled and
-chopped
1    Garlic clove, chopped
1    Green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 sm Red onion, chopped
1    European seedless cucumber
- (12 ounces)
- peeled, seeded and
1 c  Extra-virgin olive o
2 tb Sherry vinegar
Salt
Sugar (optional)
Garnish: finely dice
-cucumber, green bel
-onion and hard-cook

1. In small bowl, pour 1 cup of cold water over the diced bread an set
aside for about 10 minutes. When the bread is thoroughly soaked, gently
squeeze out the excess water.
2. in a blender, working in batches, puree the bread, tomatoes, garlic,
bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, oil and vineger until the so is light and
smooth. Season with salt and a little sugar, if the toma are acidic. Just
before serving, garnich with diced cucumber, bell pepper, onion and egg.