Chilled Avocado-Tomato Soup Recipe

Chilled Avocado-Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• salt
• 2 ripe Hass avocados
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato juice
• freshly ground black pepper
• 8 fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and process to a paste
2. Pit and peel one of the avocados and add it to the food processor along with the lemon juice
3. Process until smooth
4. Add the fresh and canned tomatoes, tomato juice and salt and pepper to taste
5. Process until smooth
6. Transfer the soup to a large container, cover and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours
7. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
8. Pit and peel the remaining avocado and cut it into a small dice
9. Slice the basil leaves into thin strips
10. Ladle the soup into bowls, add the diced avocado, garnish with basil and serve

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