1 cucumber
2 tomatoes
1 carrot
1 stick celery
1 med. onion
1/2 green pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. cold water
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/4 c. Crisco oil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper
Flavored croutons

Remove skin from cucumbers and tomatoes. Scrape carrot. Slice or cut vegetables in 1 inch pieces for easy blending. Put water in blender jar and add about half the vegetables; cover and blend at medium speed for a few seconds. Add vinegar, oil, seasonings and remaining vegetables. Blend a few seconds longer until smooth.

Keep blender jar with soup in refrigerator for a few hours to permit flavors to mellow.

Just before serving blend a few seconds. Serve in chilled bowls, sprinkle with garlic and flavored croutons if desired.