STEVE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPESTEVE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPEInspired by an attempt to replicate the tomato-basil soup from Gordon Biersch, a San Francisco-based microbrewer with restaurants in CA and Seattle.Ingredients of STEVE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE2 cans Crushed Tomatoes2 cups Chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarians1 bunch Fresh basil1 large Shallot1/2 whole Onion diced3 cloves Garlic sliced2 tablespoon Vegetable oil1 cup Cream-- appliance required: blender or food processor3 tablespoon Sugar more as desiredGround pepper to tasteDescription of STEVE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPEIn a large stockpot, heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced garlic, finely diced shallots and onion. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until onion starts to caramelize.Add cans of crushed tomatoes; add sugar. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir in chicken broth. Remove from heat and let cool a bit. Working in batches, puree the soup mixture in a blender or liquid-tight food processor. (NOTE: Heated liquid expands tremendously when you try to puree it -- only fill it halfway full at most, each time!) Put pureed mixture in a bowl, then rinse the stockpot out and put pureed soup base back in.OPTIONAL: If you'd like a smooth texture to the soup, you should cool it and strain it at this point, working in batches, with a sieve. (I prefer the more rustic texture of pureed but unstrained soup.)It can remain in this state (refrigerated) for a few days, until ready to serve.To serve, bring tomato soup mixture to medium heat, and then stir in cream. (In this way, you are keeping the cream out of the pureeing step -- which might whip it -- and also the heating-to-boiling step -- which might curdle it.)Top with basil, rolled gently and sliced very thinly (i.e., chiffonade). Serve with crusty bread, salad, or cheese toasts; pair with a crisp Pinot Grigio or Savignon Blanc, or even a deep red like a Cabernet.STEVE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPEServings: 8 Servings/Total Time (median): 0 : 45 Active Time: 0 : 45Source - Bigoven.com
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
STEVE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE
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