Ingredients

• 4 cups v 8 vegetable juice
• 2 cups purchased salsa (mild or spicy)
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup, opt)
• 1 1/4 cups garlic-flavored croutons
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or use red wine vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
• Tabasco sauce
• salt and black pepper
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped