TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SOUP

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From Soups and Starters by Fraser. A way to use up fresh tomatoes - esp, if you like blue cheese!

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, quartered and seeded
2 clove garlic
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 leek, cleaned and chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 c chicken stock
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
3 Tbsp half and half
1/4 c basil leaves plus extra for garnish
6 oz bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Spread tomatoes in a shallow baking dish with garlic. Add seasoning and bake for 35 minutes.
  • 2. Heat oil in large pan. Add leek and carrot. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • 3. Stir in stock and tomato mixture. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Add blue cheese, cream and basil. Whisk with immersion blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • 5. Reheat but do not boil. Serve with bacon crumbles and basil leaves for garnish.

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