Cold Tomato and Basil Soup
Ingredients
l lb ripe tomatoes | ||
1 small onion | ||
1 tbs tomato paste | ||
1 tbs fresh basil, chopped | ||
2 and 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock | ||
kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
Basil leaves for garnish |
Directions:
- Roughly chop the tomatoes and onion and place in a blender or a food processor, along with the tomato paste and basil.
- Process until smooth.
- Pass the pureed mixture through a strainer into a saucepan, then stir in the stock and heat gently.
- Remove any froth with a spoon.
- Remove from the heat and let cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve garnished with basil leaves.
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