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