Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 ½ pounds very ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- ⅓ cup peanut oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup shredded basil
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
145 calories; 12 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 401 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
About 6 servings
Preparation
- Place the garlic in the bowl of a food processor, and process it for a few seconds. Add the tomatoes, and process the mixture for 30 to 45 seconds, until pureed.
- For a smooth soup, push the pureed tomatoes and garlic through a food mill, or press the mixture with the back of a spoon through a conventional strainer.
- Add the salt, pepper, Tabasco, oil, vinegar and water to the pureed mixture, and stir to mix well. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Spoon into bowls, and serve with basil sprinkled on top.
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