TOMATO SOUP WITH POACHED EGGS AND CRISPY CROUTONS
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a large, wide, heavy saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot enough to sizzle a bread cube, add all the bread cubes and saute until golden, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and a grinding of pepper and set aside.
- 2. Discard the oil in the pan and wipe the pan dry with a paper towel. Add the bacon to the pan and cook, stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the onion, reduce the heat to medium-low and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute more.
- 3. Place a food mill over the saucepan and puree th etomatoes and their juices directly into the pan. (Or, if you do not have a good mill, puree in a food processor and press through a strainer, using a rubber spatula; discard the solids.) Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes. Season to taste. (The soup can be made up to 1 day ahead.)
- 4. Just before serving, break the eggs one at a time into a cup and slip them into the simmering soup, distributing them evenly. Cover and cook until the whites are setand the yolks are cooked to the desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5. Distribute the croutons among four soup bowls. Carefully ladle the eggs into the bowls, then ladle the soup on top. Top each serving with some of the parsley and cheese and serve.
TOMATO AND ONION SOUP WITH POACHED EGGS
Amazing what an egg can do to round out a meal - eggs are the best poverty foods ever - high in easily digestible protein & so adaptable. Tomato soup is an all time gift of the gods in my book too. This recipe comes from the inspired cooks at the Times-Picayune. It has it's roots in Portugal. Reminds me of several North African dishes which use eggs to bring up protein in economical and delicious ways. The croutons and poached eggs make this an entirely satisfying and economical meal - healthy, delicious and nutritionally balanced. Use large onions and tomatoes - otherwise serving will be for 4. Tip - poach only the number of eggs you will be serving. For any leftovers, poach the eggs then. Also note this soup needs to rest (preferably overnight) before serving for the best flavor to develop.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir-fry the onions in the oil in a heavy, large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until soft and lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and garlic; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick like paste. Add the broth, 3 tablespoons of the butter, the salt, peppers and sugar.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 1½ to 2 hours or until the flavors are blended.
- Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate until about 1 hour before serving. (Marcelle let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.).
- Bring the soup slowly to a simmer. Carefully break the eggs into the soup, spacing them evenly. Cover, and simmer slowly for 15 minutes, just long enough to poach the eggs.
- Meanwhile, brown the bread slices on both sides in the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy skillet. Drain on paper towels.
- Ladle the soup into large, shallow soup bowls, including an egg with each portion. Garnish each bowl with two pieces of bread and a sprinkling of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 252.8, Sodium 861.2, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 10.3
TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEESE CROUTONS
Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this flavorful tomato soup topped with grilled cheesy crouton - a perfect side dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add tomatoes and broth, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pesto, whipping cream, salt and pepper with whisk until blended. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes. In blender, place half of soup. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return to Dutch oven. Repeat with remaining soup.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese on each of 2 bread slices; top with remaining bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over one side of sandwiches. Place sandwiches, butter sides down, in 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Spread remaining 1 tablespoon butter over other sides of sandwiches. Turn; cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Cut each sandwich into 6 squares. Place a grilled cheese crouton on top of each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 479 mg
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