Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe Recipe

Name: Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 12 celery, finely chopped; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (to taste); kosher sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 5 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ⅓ cup chopped fresh chervil; 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
12 celery, finely chopped
6 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato paste (to taste)
kosher sea salt
fresh ground pepper
5 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced
⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
⅓ cup chopped fresh chervil
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1
In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the oil.
2
Add the onion and saute until softened, about 1 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes and stir until they release their liquid, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the sugar and continue stirring until all the liquid evaporates and the tomatoes begin to stick - or even caramelize - a little on the bottom of the pan, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add half of the celery, the water, and the tomato paste and mix well.
6
Season lightly with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
7
Using a hand held blender or a potato masher, partially puree the soup, leaving the tomato fairly chunky.
8
Add the remaining celery and simmer for 5 minutes longer to blend the flavors.
9
Just before serving, add the green onions, parsley, chervil, and basil and stir to blend.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Ladle into bowls and serve.
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NOTE: Chervil is the leaves and root of this parsley family herb; they are edible and have a mild anise flavor.
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The leaves are a curly and dark green.
14
Chervil is one of the main ingredients in Fines Herbes.
15
Substitutions: parsley or tarragon.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped, 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe 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 Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe

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