Chilled Tomato and Avocado Soup

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This is a delicious cold soup and makes a quick summer meal with the addition of a loaf of sourdough bread. This soup has a distinctive flavor to it that you will love - somewhere between guacamole and gazpacho.

2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe tomato, peeled and quartered

  • 2 large avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced

  • 1 small onion, quartered

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 quart tomato juice

  • 1 ¼ cups plain nonfat yogurt

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives

  • cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place tomato, avocados, onion, green bell pepper, and lemon juice into the bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth. Pour in 1 cup tomato juice, and process to blend.

  2. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and mix in remaining tomato juice and 1 cup yogurt. Season to taste with salt. Chill for 2 hours.

  3. Serve in bowls garnished with dollops of yogurt, chives, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

215 Calories
14g Fat
23g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 215
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 664mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 67mg 334%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 947mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.