TUSCAN TOMATO SOUP

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Tomatoes, onions, pesto and cream--doesn't get any better that. A friend gave me this recipe that comes from a local upscale restaurant called Chef's Table. Excellent!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
5 cups diced and seeded tomatoes (I used 3 14 oz. cans drained diced tomatoes-still winter where I live)
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup basil pesto
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium large soup pot.
  • Add onions and cook over medium-low heat until completely translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Add chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add whipping cream. Add pesto.
  • Blend to desired consistency with hand blender, food processor or blender.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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