If soup were salad, this would be it! Add tomatoes and tomato juice for a chilled soup and glorious summer celebration supper.

Additions:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes, (or 6 ripe, fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped)
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic or other vinegar
freshly ground pepper
4 cups tomato juice
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
juice of 1 lime
1 avocado, peeled and diced

Cooking Directions:

Stir vegetables into oil over low heat in a 3 or 4 quart, non-aluminum pot. Chop tomatoes in the can with a knife or in a food processor and add to vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate. As with most soups allowing the favors to mingle overnight enhances the taste and texture. Just before serving add avocado.

Inventive Soup Variations:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup (20g) Prepared Serving Size: about 1 cup Serving Per Container: about 8 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 22 203    Calories from Fat 0 126 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g 0% 21%    Saturated Fat 0g 0% 1%    Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% 0% Sodium 27mg 1% 26% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% 6%    Dietary Fiber 1g 4% 24%    Sugars 0g Protein 1g Vitamin A 26% 40% Vitamin C 100% 100% Calcium 2% 5% Iron 3% 14% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.