TOMATO COGNAC SOUP

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I had this soup this past weekend at a wedding up in Maine and I thought I was in heaven. The chef told me the basic ingredients and I went on a hunt. I found this recipe and made it tonight. The exact same thing I had. Originally it came from a place in New Hampshire :)

Provided by Dee_73

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large Spanish onion
3 ounces butter
3 lbs canned peeled plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pint heavy cream (half and half) or 1 pint cream (half and half)
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
5 tablespoons cognac
salt and pepper
minced parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Chop the onion and saute in butter for 20 minutes until soft and translucent but not brown.
  • With your fingers, squash the tomatoes; add them and all liquid in the can to the onion. Add basil brown sugar and stir.
  • Bring the soup to boil, then simmer covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside and cool slightly, then puree the soup in a food processor.
  • In a small saucepan heat the cream with sugar, whisking often. Pour this mixture into the soup.
  • Reheat, but do not boil.
  • Just before serving, add the cognac and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 139.2, Sodium 124.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 4

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