Tomato Basil Soup (cold or hot):

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium-sized tomatoes, cut into fourths
  • 1/2 sweet red pepper (seeds removed), chopped
  • 1/4 c chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in the oil)
  • 1 tsp. garlic
  • 1/4 of a medium-size yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves
  • 1/2 of an avocado, cut into chunks dash of sea salt or Himalayan salt to taste (optional)
  • additional basil leaves, whole or chopped, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until you get a slightly chunky mixture. Serve in bowls and top with additional basil leaves. Please note: This soup doesn't take long to blend, especially if you have a high-power blender. It should take a minute or two to mix all the ingredients. If you have a lower-power blender, it may take a little longer.
  2. Serve if eating live or cook for 5 minutes on the stovetop for cooked soup.

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