Avocado replaces heavy cream in this rich and hearty tomato soup that is perfect for a chilly afternoon.
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by Hass Avocado Board.
Serving suggestion: Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with thyme; serve with warm toasty bread. Heart-Check Recipe Certification does not apply to serving suggestions unless expressly stated.
Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Facts
Calories | 156 | |
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Total Fat | 10.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 205 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 14 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
Sugars | 8 g | |
Protein | 4 g |
Dietary Exchanges
3 vegetable, 2 fat
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil -
3/4 cup chopped onion -
2 garlic cloves (minced) -
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice -
2 tablespoons tomato paste -
1 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice -
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth -
2 teaspoons sugar -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper -
2 ripe, fresh avocados (peeled, pitted, sliced) -
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, tomato juice, broth, sugar, salt and pepper. -
Increase heat to medium high, bringing soup to a boil. Reduce heat; let simmer 5 minutes. Let soup cool 5 – 10 minutes. -
Cut 1-1/2 of the avocados into cubes and add to cooled tomato mixture. -
Puree the tomato and avocado mixture in batches in a food processor until smooth. Add pureed soup back to pot and reheat before serving. -
To serve, pour soup into shallow bowls. Slice remaining avocado half and place on top of soup.
Tip: Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.