Did you know, tomato and avocado are the perfect power couple combination?! This highly refreshing alkalizing dish will promote energy, satiety and overall optimal health. It is creamy, light and flavorful. It’s very high in vitamins, minerals, and potassium. Low in saturated fat and no cholesterol. Truly delicious! A simple super food power soup.

 

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an anti-oxidant known as carotenoids. This has shown to reduce cancer risks and cardiovascular disease. It has been proven to boost immunity and three times more effective when combined with fresh avocado. Avocados have numerous health benefits such as reducing cancer risks, promotes blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health, optimal absorption of carotenoids, heart health and is an anti-inflammatory.

 

SERVES: 6

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 dried oregano

1/2 dried basil

2 organic whole tomatoes, diced

1 avocado, peeled and sliced

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

28 ounce can organic whole peeled tomatoes

1/3 cup organic cream, or plant based milk (opt.)

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a heavy bottom pot, on medium heat, combine olive oil, garlic, chili powder and herbs. Sweat and stir until soft and fragrant; about 3-5 minutes.

Add in diced tomatoes, sweat for about 2-3 minutes. Add the whole peeled tomatoes and let simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat. Let cool.

In a blender or food processor, combine lemon juice, avocado and sauce mixture together. Blend well until smooth; about a minute or so.

Place ingredients back into the saucepan, add the cream and keep stirring until incorporated. Let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve in your favorite bowl, garnish with crackers, herbs, or plain yogurt. Enjoy!!

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: Calories (per serving) 150; Total Fat 12.1g; Cholesterol 3mg; Sodium 32mg; Total Carbohydrates 7.9g; Dietary Fiber 4.9g; Sugars 5.7g; Protein 2.3g; vitamin A20%; calcium 3%; vitamin C 30%; iron 13%. This dish is very low cholesterol, low in sodium and high in dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C.

 

 

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