Cold Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, more if necessary
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• Black pepper, to taste
• Generous pinch cayenne
• 1 cup finely diced bell peppers, preferably a mix of colors
• 1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion, such as Vidalia
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 6 slices freshly toasted French bread or ciabatta
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 firm ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives