4 c. tomato juice
3 tbsp. olive oil or salad oil
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp. oregano leaves
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, seeded & chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded & diced
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cooked ham, cut into julienne strips (about 1 1/2 c. total) (OR 1 1/2 c. cold chicken, cooked & diced)
1 avocado, pitted & diced
Seasoned croutons (optional)

In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, oil, vinegar and oregano; stir well. Add onion, pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, ham and avocado; stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Top with croutons. Serve cold. (You can make this soup ahead, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.) Makes 4 servings.