Recipes/Tomato Soup

Fresh Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes - 4 cups (cubed)
• 2 large onions - 5 cups (cubed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

Heat oil in large saucpan and add onions. Cook until soft (not brown). Add garlic for the last minute.

Add the tomatoes and cook about 10 minutes - until the have become sauce-like. Add the remaining ingredients.

Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

Peeling tomatoes

1. Dip tomatoes in boiling water for 10 seconds.
2. Remove and skin w/ a pairing knife
3. Core and seed

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Source: NY Times Cookbook