3 lbs. ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 c. cold water
1 1/2 lg. cucumbers, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 lg. onions, peeled, coarsely chopped
6 oz. French bread, crusts removed, torn into bite-size pieces
3/4 c. dry white wine
6 tbsp. tomato paste
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped

GARNISHES:

Croutons
Chopped onion
Chopped cucumber
Chopped tomato
Chopped green bell pepper

Puree first 10 ingredients in blender, in batches. Strain soup through sieve, pressing on solids with back of spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing bowls of croutons, onion, cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper slowly.