LINDA'S BAKED TOMATO SOUP

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Had a bumper crop of beautiful tomatoes and had a craving for breaded tomatoes like my mother used to make. But I wanted to put a sophisticated spin on it so borrowed a concept from French onion soup. Tastes best with garden fresh tomatoes (of course), but a good canned variety will work as well.

Provided by linda.spencer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, mniced
2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
4 -5 medium ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices French bread, about 1/2 - 3/4 inches thick (or baguette)
4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 8-ounces shredded Mozzarella)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Toast bread on a cookie sheet until it is light brown. Remove from oven and set aside. May butter bread lightly before toasting, if desired.
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil (or melted butter) in a large skillet until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Peel and core tomatoes. (Can also seed the tomatoes if you wish.) Chop into large pieces and add to skillet. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
  • Pour tomato mixture into four 8-ounce oven-safe ramekins. (Pyrex works well.) Place toasted bread slice on top of each ramekin and add cheese.
  • Bake until the tomatoes are heated through and the cheese is melted and has a few light brown spots, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 516.5, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 15.2

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