Basil And Tomato Consomme And Poached Shrimp Cocktail

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   Place the tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and vinegar into a food processor and blend. Let it sit for an hour.

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   Place a wet, clean, and free of smelly wash soap dish towel in a colander set over a bowl. Place the puree into the towel, cover it with plastic wrap and then put the whole contraption into the fridge. Let it sit overnight or longer.

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   All you are going to use is the water left in the bowl so carefully remove the pulp towel and discard the pulp.

4. 4

   To serve fill four apertif glasses with equal amounts of chilled tomato consomme, hang a shrimp on the rim, garnish the consomme with a leaf of cilantro and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.