TOMATO GORGONZOLA SOUP

Tomato Gorgonzola soup image

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 Tbsp butter
1 small onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 qt tomatoes, with juice. home canned preferred
1 1/2 tsp chicken base
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp basil, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp parsley minced

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan and sauté onions 2-3 min til softened. Add garlic and sauté another 3 min. Roughly chop tomatoes if they are whole, reserving all juice.
2. Add tomatoes including all juice in jar. NOTE: if you use store bought canned or fresh ripe tomatoes you may want to add 1/2 cup or so of chicken broth.
3. Add chicken base, sugar, baking soda,basil, parsley, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on medium heat about 12-15 minutes. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Stir in cream and cheese reserving 3 tablespoons for garnish.
4. Simmer another 5-7 minutes. Garnish with remaining cheese and parsley Serve piping hot with crostini or croutons.