Tomato Soup with Basil
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By Just A Pinch KitchenCrew
Rating:
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Ingredients
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3 lbplum tomatoes
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5 Tbspolive oil
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1red bell pepper, diced
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2garlic cloves, minced
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2 lbtomato paste
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1/4 tspthyme, dried and crushed
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1 dash(es)hot pepper sauce
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1 smallfennel bulb, trimmed and diced
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1 smallzucchini, diced
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1 smallgreen bell pepper, diced
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4 largemushrooms, diced
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4basil leaves, fresh
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1celery ribs, diced
How to Make Tomato Soup with Basil
- Blanch tomatoes in large pot of boiling water for 1 minute; drain.
- Rinse under cold water to cool and drain.
- Using small sharp knife, peel off skin; cut tomatoes into quarters and remove seeds.
- Puree tomatoes in blender or processor.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat; add bell pepper and saute until almost tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato puree, thyme and hot pepper sauce; remove from heat.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat; add fennel, zucchini, green bell pepper, mushrooms and celery.
- Saute until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring soup to boil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls; top with vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
About Tomato Soup with Basil
Course/Dish: Other Soups
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
