Lunch: Gazpacho with Avocado Purée

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Gazpacho with Avocado Purée

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

5 pounds medium tomatoes, shallow X cut in skin on side opposite stem
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium Haas avocados (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded, diced
2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, deveined, minced
2 tablespoons (about) cold water
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Bring large saucepan of water to boil. Drop in 3 tomatoes; cook 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. Repeat. When cool, peel tomatoes starting at X. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally; squeeze out seeds and juice. Place tomatoes in processor. Using on/off turns, chop to coarse puree. Transfer puree to strainer; let drain 30 minutes, stirring often.
Combine tomato puree, chicken broth, onion, 1/3 cup lime juice, garlic, parsley, chives, and cilantro in large bowl. Season gazpacho with salt and pepper. Chill 2 hours or up to 1 day.
Blend avocados, chiles, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/3 cup lime juice in processor until smooth. Season with salt; add more water to thin if desired.
Ladle gazpacho into bowls. Top with avocado puree, then drizzle of oil.

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