"This simple tomato soup recipe made with canned tomatoes is seriously the best you are going to try! Served with cheesy crostini...."
INGREDIENTS
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2-6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion (diced (about 1-cup diced onion))
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 28 ounce cans whole peeled Marzano D.O.P tomatoes w/juice
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1 14.5 ounce can unsalted chicken stock (about 1¾ cups)
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1½-2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon dried sweet basil
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1 teaspoon fines herbes blend
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Garnish: fresh basil (sliced chiffonade-style)
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½-¾ pound cheese pieces
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1 clove garlic
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¼ cup dry white wine or unsalted chicken broth
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¼-½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Kosher salt (if needed)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried Herbs de Provence)