Tomato Basil Soup is among the best of summer comfort foods! Pick up some heirloom tomatoes at your neighborhood farmers market and cook up a pot of Tomato Basil Soup . . .
Tomato Basil Soup
Five ingredients plus salt and pepper to taste. Simple. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds ripe, juicy tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 3 T. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 2 cups fresh basil, cut into julienne
- 3 T. cream (optional)
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
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In a large pot of boiling water, drop the tomatoes; leave for 45 to 60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. When cool, peel, seed and dice. Set aside.
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In a wide soup pot over medium-low heat, add the olive oil. When the soup pot is hot, add the diced onion, cook until translucent.
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Add the tomatoes and chicken stock to the pot. Reduce heat, cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
During the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, add the basil.
At this point, you could add a few tablespoons of cream, it's optional.
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With an immersion blender, puree the soup.
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Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
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Serve in soup bowls with freshly grated Parmesan cheese!
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