INGREDIENTS
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3 cups finely diced plum tomatoes, juices reserved
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2 cups finely diced cucumbers, peeled and seeded
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1 1/4 cups finely diced onion
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1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
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1 tsp minced garlic
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp minced fresh herbs (tarragon, thyme, or parsley)
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3 cups canned tomato juice
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or as needed
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Juice of 1/2 lemon, or as needed
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1/4 tsp salt, or as needed
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or as needed
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1 cup tiny croutons
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1/2 cup thinly sliced chives or scallion greens