Ingredients
4 large fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced sweet onion, such as a Vidalia
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ears of sweet corn, husked and cut from cob
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme)
3 ripe Roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1-2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil to garnish
Directions
1
Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and corn in a large bowl.
2
Place Roma tomatoes, lime juice, olive oil (if using), water, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour pureed mixture through a strainer into the vegetable mixture; stir to combine.
3
Place 1/3 of the soup mixture into the blender. Blend until smooth. Add to the remaining soup and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
4
Add salt, black pepper, and thyme to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil.
Yield: 6 servings