6    Cl Garlic; peeled and quarte
2    Onions; peeled and sliced
2    Cucumbers, sliced, seeded; p
6    Tomatoes, peeled, halved, se
2    Green and yellow peppers; qu
1/4 c  Tomato paste
1 c  Balsamic vinegar
2 c  Vegetable juice cocktail
Salt and pepper to taste

In a blender, combine all ingredients, except juice, salt and pepper. Blend
well. Stir in juice, salt and pepper. Chill 4 hours (or longer) before
serving. Garnish individual servings with croutons and plain yogurt, if
desired.