Deconstructed Gazpacho

Deselect All

6 slices baguette, sliced on severe angle to yield long angled 1/4 inch thick pieces

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced

1/2 European or seedless cucumber, 1/4 finely diced, 1/4 cut in larger chunks

2 ribs celery, 1 finely diced, 1 cut in chunks, leafy green tops in tact

1 green bell pepper, seeded, 1/2 finely diced, 1/2 chunked

1 small white onion, half finely chopped, half chunked

The juice of 1 lime

1 can crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon to tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, to your taste

Salt, to your taste

2 sprigs fresh oregano

A handful flat leaf parsley leaves