Green Grape Gazpacho

YIELD: 40 servings

2 2/3 cups washed and torn romaine lettuce
1 ¾ cups peeled and chopped cucumber
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup green seedless grapes
1 cup vegetable broth
¾ sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped day-old bread (crusts removed)
¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 Tbsps. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. chopped garlic
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. white pepper
¼ cup finely diced sweet red pepper (for garnish)
optional: 40 small, toasted crostini

1. Combine all ingredients except sweet red pepper in large container. Blend in 2 or 3 batches in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Let chill for 1 to 2 hours.

2. Ladle into individual shot glasses and sprinkle each glass with two or three small dices of sweet red pepper. Optional: just before serving, place one crostini in each glass.