SOUP RECIPE - 559
GARDENFRESH
TOMATO
SOUP
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lg. onion, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
4 fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 lbs. diced fresh ripe tomatoes or 2 cans (16 oz. each)
Italianstyle tomatoes with juice
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 c. allpurpose flour
3 3/4 c. chicken broth, divided
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. heavy cream
CROUTONS:
8 slices dayold French or Italian bread
1 lg. garlic clove, sliced lengthwise
2 tbsp. olive oil
In a large kettle, heat butter and olive oil over mediumhigh.
Add onions and seasonings.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
Add the tomatoes and paste.
Stir to blend.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Place the flour in a small mixing bowl and stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth.
Stir into the tomato mixture.
Add the remaining broth.
Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Allow mixture to cool and run through sieve, food mill or food processor. Return the pureed mixture to the kettle.
Add the sugar and cream.
Heat
through, stirring occasionally.
To prepare the croutons, rub the garlic over both sides of the bread.
Brush with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1012 minutes or until toasted.
Turn and toast other
side 23 minutes.
Just before serving, top each bowl with one or two croutons. Yield: 8 servings.
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