Chilled Tomato Soup

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more economical.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach offers a similar color and nutrition, while dried basil is cost-effective.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrot

Zucchini maintains moisture, while carrots are less expensive.

Chop tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.

Mince garlic and add to the chopped vegetables.

Combine chopped vegetables in a large bowl.

Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting consistency with water if needed.

Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh basil.

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