Tomato soup (mf)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8mediumsRipe tomatoes cored; coarsely chopped
2cupsChicken broth
Basil leaves; for bouquet garni
2Whole garlic cloves; for bouquet garni
3tablespoonsTomato paste
¼cupSour cream for garnish
Snipped chives

Directions

In a nonreactive saucepot, combine the tomatoes with the broth bouquet Garni and bring to a simmer. Cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes.

Remove bouquet Garni from the soup and pass it through a sieve. Return the sieved mixture to the saucepan and whisk in the tomato paste; simmer until heated through or boil down until the desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with sour cream and chives if you wish.

Yield: 4 servings

Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved Recipe By : COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6756 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #305 Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 18:02:12 -0500 From: Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...>