Tomato Soup Recipe
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. (500 g) Fresh tomatoes cut in quarters
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil plus
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp (14 g) brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 chopped carrot
  • 1 chopped celery stalk
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup (240 ml) broth (chicken, meat or vegetable)
  • 1 Tbsp (230 g) butter (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees;
  2. Roughly cut the tomatoes in quarters, place them on a baking tray, drizzle with ¼ olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt, pepper and brown sugar. Place in the oven to caramelize (about 15 to 20 minutes);
  3. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan over low heat, saute' the onions, garlic, celery and carrots in the remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Cook for about 10 minutes;
  4. Add the roasted tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Simmer until vegetables are tender (another 10 to 15 minutes);
  5. With a hand held blender, puree the contents of the sauce pan to make the soup;
  6. Before serving, stir in the butter (optional, but gives a real special taste) and some fresh basil leaves;
  7. When serving, you may add a small dollop of sour cream or heavy cream for a richer flavor.
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