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Post by Shoshanna on Mar 2, 2015 18:16:44 GMT -5
FIVE CROWNS FRENCH TOMATO SOUP
2 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
6 to 8 Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 quart chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Salt, white pepper
Garlic croutons, optional
Additional chopped herbs, optional
Cook bacon in medium saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Add olive oil and onions. Saute 7 to 8 minutes or until onions are tender and begin to brown.
Add tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, lemon peel, sugar, parsley, basil and thyme. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Puree tomato mixture in blender or food processor until smooth. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Serve hot with garlic croutons, and sprinkle with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
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