Combine ingredients in a stainless steel or glass container. Cover & chill at least 4 hrs. Serve with croutons

Notes: You can add herbs if you wish.
Check before salting--tom juice or V-8 may be salty enough.

INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp. oil 1 green pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups water
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. sugar 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn
½ small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 can (14 oz.) Italian peeled tomatoes, about 2 cups

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, water, vinegar, sugar, corn and cucumber.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.