Pimiento Basil Soup Recipe
Ingredients
| Whole tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Tomato juice | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Whole sweet pimientos - 2 jars (4 2/3 ounces each), drained | ||
| Onion clove garlic - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped | ||
| Fresh basil - 2 tablespoons, chopped OR Leaf basil - 1 1/2 tablespoons, soaked in 1 tablespoon water | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Drain tomatoes and reserve puree.
MAKING
2) Take a food processor container and place tomatoes in it. Cover and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Place tomatoes in a bowl of medium size.
3) In the food processor container, combine together tomato juice, onion, basil, garlic, pimientos and reserved puree. Run the processor on high speed until a smooth paste is formed.
4) In a bowl, combine pureed mixture and chopped tomatoes. Blend nicely. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5) Cover and refrigerate the soup.
SERVING
6) Serve soup chilled and add extra seasonings if necessary. Garnish with dollops of plain yogurt or sour cream.
1) Drain tomatoes and reserve puree.
MAKING
2) Take a food processor container and place tomatoes in it. Cover and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Place tomatoes in a bowl of medium size.
3) In the food processor container, combine together tomato juice, onion, basil, garlic, pimientos and reserved puree. Run the processor on high speed until a smooth paste is formed.
4) In a bowl, combine pureed mixture and chopped tomatoes. Blend nicely. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5) Cover and refrigerate the soup.
SERVING
6) Serve soup chilled and add extra seasonings if necessary. Garnish with dollops of plain yogurt or sour cream.
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