Holly's Homemade Tomato Soup With Croutons |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is the best! My close friend Holly would bring this over to me when I was recovering from a long illness. It took me 2 years to talk her into giving me the recipe, so guard it with your life, it's hard to come by! Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
4 slices bacon, diced |
2 (6 ounce) cans tomatoes, pasted |
5 tomatoes, diced |
1/3 cup flour |
6 cups chicken stock |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
1/2 teaspoon basil |
salt and pepper |
6 slices french bread, cubed |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon rosemary |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Soup;.
2. Saute' bacon, onion and garlic until onions are clear.
3. Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
4. Place in a large stockpot and stir in flour,chicken stock, tomato paste and seasoning.
5. Cook for 35 minutes.
6. Puree' and add cream right before serving.
7. Croutons;.
8. Mix together and brown in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
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