Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is a comforting food made from ripe tomatoes, broth, and a blend of herbs and spices. It has a creamy texture and a tangy, slightly sweet taste. You can serve it hot with croutons or fresh herbs.

Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2-stalks celery

• 1-onion

• 2-carrots

• 2-cloves garlic

• ½ pound bacon

• ¼ pound butter

• ¼ cup flour

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 28-ounce can of tomato sauce

• 1-quart grape tomatoes

• Fresh parsley

• 2 Bay leaves

• 1 sprig of fresh thyme

• 1 teaspoon peppercorns

Method

1. Dice bacon and add to a large saucepan. Begin rendering on medium heat

2. Prepare the mirepoix by combining the onions, celery, and carrots. Add to the rendering bacon and cook until carrots are tender and the onions are translucent,

3. Add garlic and stir well.

4. Slowly melt the butter to prepare for the roux.

5. Add the tomatoes, fresh herbs, and peppercorns to the bacon mixture and stir until well combined.

6. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook until the tomatoes split and release their flavor.

7. Turn the heat to low and add the tomato paste; stir until well combined.

8. Add the roux and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

9. Strain the soup through a large sieve or use an immersion blender to puree it.

10. Add the cream and chiffonade fresh basil for garnish if you wish

Serves 8

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