Chilled Tomato Basil Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of fresh ripe tomatoes
• 10-15 large leaves (bunch) of basil chopped
• 2 cups of vegetable stock
• 3 cloves of garlic chopped
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Score the bottom of the tomatoes with an X and plunge them into boiling water for about a minute. Remove them and peel them.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half, squeeze out the seeds and chop.
3. Put the garlic, olive oil, and basil in a food processor and puree.
4. Add the tomatoes and the vegetable stock to the basil, olive oil and garlic puree.
5. Pour entire mixture into a saucepan and gently heat.
6. Pour soup into a bowl or a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator.
7. Pour into bowls after chilled and garnish with whole basil leaves.

Notes

 This chilled tomato basil soup has an amazing flavor that will suprise your taste buds. This is another easy recipe for a refreshing chilled soup that bursts with the scent and sense of summer vegetables. Add garlic croutons for a crunchy touch.