Zestytomatosoup Recipes

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
• In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.

ZESTY TOMATO-CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat soup and chilies to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; beat in whipping cream and seasoning with whisk until blended. Cook just until hot (do not boil). Stir in crabmeat.
• Ladle soup into individual small mugs or demitasse cups. Top each serving with thyme.

ZESTY TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot, combine all ingredients over medium-high heat heat through. Pour into individual serving bowls and garnish with crackers and cheese. From "Country Quick & Easy." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Fill Dutch oven with water; bring to boil. Meanwhile, cut small "x" in bottom of each tomato. Carefully add tomatoes to boiling water; cook 20 sec. Drain. Remove and discard peels and seeds from tomatoes. Finely chop tomatoes; set aside.
• Heat dressing in same pan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; cook 20 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently.