TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SOUP

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I got this recipe from a bargain rack soup recipe book I found. So far everything I've tried from it is delicious. This one is my favorite so far. Great comfort food.

Provided by PBShakes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, quartered, and seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1 leek, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/4 quarts unsalted chicken stock
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons whipping cream
fresh basil (several large leaves)
crumbled bacon (to garnish)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • turn oven to 400°F Spread tomatoes in shallow baking dish with garlic and salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for 35 minutes.
  • Heat oil or butter in large saucepan. Add leek and carrot. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until soft.
  • Add stock and roasted tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add blue cheese, cream and basil. Transfer to food processor or blender and process until smooth, working in batches if necessary.
  • Reheat to serve (don't boil). Garnish with bacon and fresh basil.

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