COLD TOMATO SOUP WITH GARLIC AND BASIL   
  Ingredients :
    4 garlic cloves unpeeled
    3 lb tomatoes, cut in medium size pieces
    2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
    2 teaspoons Tabasco
    ½ cup basil leaves, rinsed, dried and chopped
    Salt
    Pepper

  Preparation:

Roast garlic over moderate heat until skin is browned and garlic is tender, about 20 minutes. Peel garlic.

Process or blend tomatoes with garlic. Force through a fine sieve into a bowl.

Add vinegar, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator.

Before serving, combine with basil and correct seasoning.
 
        4 servings
        Calories: 70 per serving
 
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