tomato soup with basil

How To Make tomato soup with basil

• Step 1
  Blanch tomatoes in large pot of boiling water for 1 minute; drain.
• Step 2
  Rinse under cold water to cool and drain.
• Step 3
  Using small sharp knife, peel off skin; cut tomatoes into quarters and remove seeds.
• Step 4
  Puree tomatoes in blender or processor.
• Step 5
  Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat; add bell pepper and saute until almost tender, about 3 minutes.
• Step 6
  Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
• Step 7
  Mix in tomato puree, thyme and hot pepper sauce; remove from heat.
• Step 8
  Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
• Step 9
  Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat; add fennel, zucchini, green bell pepper, mushrooms and celery.
• Step 10
  Saute until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Step 11
  Bring soup to boil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Step 12
  Ladle soup into bowls; top with vegetable mixture.
• Step 13
  Garnish with basil and serve.
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