Simply Elegant Tomato Soup |
|
 |
Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
If youâve only had tomato soup from a can, youâre going to be blown away when you try a bowl of this. Itâs velvety, creamy and oh-so-good!Heidi Blanken, Sedro-Woolley, Washington Ingredients:
4 pounds tomatoes (about 10 medium) |
1 tablespoon butter |
3 tablespoons minced chives, divided |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
2 cups half-and-half cream |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge in ice water. Peel and quarter tomatoes; remove seeds.
2. In another large saucepan, melt butter. Add tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chives, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly.
3. In a blender, process soup until blended. Return to the pan. Stir in cream; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with remaining chives. Yield: 4 servings.
|
|