1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded

1 medium green bell pepper, cored

1/2 small red onion, peeled

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 thick slice of white bread, soaked, crusts removed*

optional garnishes: homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients