How to Make Chilled Tomato and Avocado Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather is hot and you're craving something refreshing and delicious, look no further than a chilled tomato and avocado soup. This dish is not only satisfying and filling, but it's also a breeze to make. The combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocados creates a heavenly flavor that's perfect for a light lunch or starter for a summer dinner.

This soup is a great way to take advantage of the abundance of ripe tomatoes and avocados that are available during the summ...

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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

Information

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

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

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 664mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 947mg