Blender Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe, locally grown tomatoes
• Salt to taste
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus a few leaves, slivered, for garnish
• 1 cup water
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)