Tomato Grande Recipe

Name: Tomato Grande
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 garden ripe tomatoes; 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cucumbers, sliced; 1 small zucchini or 1 small other summer squash, chopped; 1 cup fresh parsley; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cups beef broth or 2 cups dark roasted vegetable broth

Servings: persons

25 garden ripe tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cucumbers, sliced
1 small zucchini or 1 small other summer squash, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley
4 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups beef broth or 2 cups dark roasted vegetable broth

1
Put the tomatoes a few at a time in a large pan of boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds or until skins become loose.
2
Remove from water with a slotted spoon and slip off and discard peels.
3
Slice reserving the juice.
4
You will have to do this in batches unless you have a monster processor.
5
Using a blender or processor -- Start with 5 or 6 tomatoes and then add some of the rest of the veggies then some of the seasonings and about a cup of broth, blend until smooth at high speed.
6
Pour half the mix out of the container into a large mixing bowl.
7
Add more tomatoes and juice then veggies and seasoning and broth and blend.
8
Do this until it is all blended.
9
Mix blended ingredients with wire whisk.
10
Refrigerate, cover overnight to blend the flavors.
11
Will keep a week in the refrigerator.
12
16 one cup servings.
13
Note I used oregano infused oil.

396

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 garden ripe tomatoes, 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped, 4 celery ribs, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato Grande falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Grande

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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