450g (1lb) ripe tomatoes
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 sprigs fresh parsley or basil
15ml (1 tbsp.) tomato purée
¼ cucumber, peeled and chopped
300ml (½ pint) tomato juice
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, seeded and very finely chopped
5cm (2 inch) piece cucumber, very finely chopped
15ml (1 tbsp.) lemon juice
30ml (2 tbsp.) olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
ice cubes and croutons for serving (optional)