Tomato-Avocado-Buttermilk Soup

Description
Tomato-Avocado-Buttermilk Soup

Ingredients

 * 3 lb 	Tomatoes, peeled and seeded
 * 2 tb 	Tomato paste
 * 1 c 	Buttermilk
 * 1 tb 	Olive oil
 * 1 Avocado, mashed to a puree
 * Juice of 1 lemon
 * 2 tb Finely minced fresh parsley
 * Salt and pepper to taste
 * Hot pepper sauce

Directions

 * 1) In a large mixing bowl, beat the pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, buttermilk, and oil.
 * 2) Toss pureed avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to hold the color.
 * 3) Add the avocado, remaining lemon juice, and parsley to the tomato mixture; stir to mix well.
 * 4) Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a generous number of drops of hot pepper sauce.
 * 5) Refrigerate several hours before serving.