Tomato Soup with Basil Oil Recipe

Name: Tomato Soup with Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup); 2 large garlic cloves, peeled; 2 sprigs of thyme; 1 sprig of oregano; 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks (5 cups); 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons Basil Oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 sprigs of thyme
1 sprig of oregano
2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks (5 cups)
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons Basil Oil

1
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan.
2
Add the onion, garlic, thyme and oregano and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper and 1 1/4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
4
Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Pass the soup through the fine disk of a food mill.
6
Rewarm the soup.
7
Add the butter a little at a time, stirring between additions.
8
Pour the soup into 4 soup plates or bowls and drizzle 1 tablespoon of the Basil Oil over each serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup), 2 large garlic cloves, peeled, 2 sprigs of thyme, and more.

Yes, Tomato Soup with Basil Oil 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.

Tomato Soup with Basil Oil

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