Chilled Fresh Tomato Soup (recipe, pareve) #summer

Chilled Fresh Tomato Soup P Serves: 8

This is a light refreshing soup with a little bite. The creamy texture and mellow flavor of chopped avocado are a wonderful addition to this seasonal treat.

Prep time: 30-45 min. Chilling time:  several hours or overnight

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil

¾ cup carrots-chopped (1-2 large carrots)

2 cups onions-chopped (2 medium onions)

1 tablespoon garlic-minced (2-3 large cloves)

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups vegetable broth

4 pounds ripe tomatoes-peeled, seeded, chopped

Optional-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 ripe Haas avocados-peeled & diced

Equipment

Electric food processor

Medium skillet

5 quart soup pot

Directions

1. Heat oil in soup pot over medium flame. Add onions, carrots & garlic and sauté until vegetables are soft.
2. Add vegetable broth and salt. Stir well and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, stir well and simmer 5-10 minutes-just long enough for tomatoes to warm through and soften. Remove soup from heat and cool.
4. Purée soup two-three cups at a time until very smooth. Chill several hours or overnight. Taste. Add cayenne if you like a little heat.
5. To serve: Stir soup. Taste. Add more salt or pepper if needed. Ladle soup into individual soup bowls and garnish with five or six pieces of avocado in the center. Serve immediately.