Gazpacho Without the Tomatoes

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3 1inch thick slices French bread, crusts removed

Cold water

2 ounces blanched whole almonds, roughly chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped

3 kirby cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped

3 tablespoons Champagne or rice vinegar

Pinch sugar

1 to 2 scallions, roughly chopped

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 cups (more or less) iced cold water

Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Garnish: seeded finely diced cucumber, chives and finely diced seeded red bell pepper