HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP

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Categories     Tomato

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly gound black pepper
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 Tbl. butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat to 450. Strain the tomatoes, reserving the juices, and spread onto a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and roast until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the remaining olive oil. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic, cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the roasted tomatoes, reserved juices, chicken broth, bay leaf, and butter. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add basil and cream if using. Puree with a held immersion blender until smooth.

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