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Chilled Yellow Tomato Soup With Avocado

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This refreshing chilled soup is a perfect way to celebrate peak summer produce. The base of sweet yellow tomatoes is simmered with onions for depth, then blended until silky smooth and cooled. A rich avocado garnish adds a luxurious creaminess, while fresh lime juice, crisp red tomatoes, and tart tomatillos provide vibrant bursts of acidity and texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs light yet satisfying, making it an ideal starter for warm-weather dinners or a standalone lunch. The contrast between the velvety cold soup and the fresh, crunchy topping creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and energizing. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant dish that feels effortlessly gourmet.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 226.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This refreshing chilled soup is a perfect way to celebrate peak summer produce. The base of sweet yellow tomatoes is simmered with onions for depth, then blended until silky smooth and cooled. A rich avocado garnish adds a luxurious creaminess, while fresh lime juice, crisp red tomatoes, and tart tomatillos provide vibrant bursts of acidity and texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs light yet satisfying, making it an ideal starter for warm-weather dinners or a standalone lunch. The contrast between the velvety cold soup and the fresh, crunchy topping creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and energizing. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant dish that feels effortlessly gourmet.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoons Olive oil -- plus 1 teaspoon
  • 2 large Onions -- chopped
  • 3 1/2 lbs Yellow tomatoes -- chopped
  • Cups
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado
  • Slivered
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoons Chopped shallot
  • 1/3 cups Seeded and diced ripe red tomato
  • 1/3 cups Yellow pear tomatoes -- halved
  • 2 small Tomatillos -- husked and diced
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped yellow tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down.
  4. 4
    Add enough water to just cover the tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tomatoes are very tender.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  6. 6
    Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. 7
    Transfer the soup to a bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
  8. 8
    While the soup chills, prepare the garnish: mash the avocado with the lime juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and chopped shallot.
  9. 9
    Stir the diced red tomato, halved pear tomatoes, and diced tomatillos into the avocado mixture.
  10. 10
    Ladle the cold soup into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of the avocado-tomato mixture.
  11. 11
    Garnish with slivered fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 226.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g15%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 29.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 38.2g13%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g55%
Sugars 13.4g
Protein 8.2g17%

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

Keywords: chilled soup, yellow tomato, avocado, summer recipe, vegan soup, lime, tomatillo, blended soup, fresh ingredients, light lunch, summer cooler, vegetable soup
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