Tomato Basil Soup

[Huffle]

Ok last year we went to Medievil times and they had the best Tomato Basil soup. My DS2 who hates tomatoes absolutly loved it as I did. It was not creamy. It had small chunks of tomatoes and you could see the pieces of basil. Anyone have a great recipe for one?

Huffle

[Suziee2]

Re: Tomato Basil Soup

This is really good - and my favorite soup to go along with a grilled cheese.

Suziee

La Madeleine's Tomato Basil Soup

A classic from the Famous French restaurant & bakery. Excerpted from an article by Beverly Bundy, Fort Worth Star May, 1994.

*4 C tomatoes (8-10) peeled, cored, and chopped or 4C canned whole tomatoes, crushed.
*4 C tomato juice and part vegetable stock or chicken stock (I use 1/2 chicken stock.)
*12-14 washed, fresh basil leaves
*1 C heavy cream (whipping cream)
*1/4 pound sweet unsalted butter
*salt to taste
*1/4 t cracked black pepper

Combine tomatoes, juice, stockin sauce pan. simmer 30 minutes.
Puree, along with the basil leaves, in small batches (blender, food processor, or hand held blender sticks)
Return to pan and add cream and butter, while stirring over low heat.
Garnish with basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.

[LaurenB]

Re: Tomato Basil Soup

Looks like a great recipe! I will be trying that one very soon! Thanks!

[Huffle]

Re: Tomato Basil Soup

Looks good but I want one that is Not creamy.
So keep them up gals.

Huffle

[lampladies]

Re: Tomato Basil Soup

Hey Huff, this is a recipe I knocked off from "The Italian Oven" in Lexington, Ky. It is so yummy, I share this recipe with all who taste it!


I.O. Tomato Basil Soup

1 1/2 Qts low sodium chicken broth
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1 lg yucon gold spud, sliced thin
8-10 spinach leaves
1 1/2 onion, chopped fine
4-5 cloves garlic pressed
1 1/2t basil
good grind pepper
1t oregano

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil till soft
toss tomaotes and spinach in with seasonings.
add chicken stock, simmer 1/2 hour
oven roast spuds in olive oil till lightly browned
garnish soup with spuds and parm. cheese if desired.

Enjoy, Laura

[jewels]

Re: Tomato Basil Soup

When it has chunks..it's a bisque. Here is one

Saks Fifth Avenue Tomato-Basil Bisque

Serves/Makes: 8 | Difficulty Level: 3 | Ready In: 1-2 hrs

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion
1/2 rib celery
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cans (16-ounce size) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cans (16-ounce size) tomato puree
1 can (16-ounce size) beef stock
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste




Directions:
Heat butter in a large stockpot. Dice onion and celery and add to pot. Saute until the onion is transparent. Sprinkle flour over onions one tablespoon at a time, stirring in each one thoroughly with a large spoon until paste forms. Add garlic, diced tomatoes and basil, and stir. Stir in tomato puree and beef stock slowly, then whipping cream. The soup should be a rose color. Add bay leaf and simmer on low for about an hour. Remove bay leaf before serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

[lampladies]

Re: Tomato Basil Soup

woah, did I just come offa the boat. i thought a bisque was a cream or fish based soup. But!! I am creating Jewels soup recipe as we speak! Yummooooooo, as our friend would say! Laura