Tomato Soup French Style Recipe
The tomato soup french style is a flavorful soup made with a lot of vegetables and the flavor of three mixed herbs. Cooked with added bacon for a meaty taste, the tomato soup french style is best served with garlicky croutons on top. Steaming hot, this soup is sure to bring cheer to any meal.
Ingredients
| Bacon Slices | 2 , chopped | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onions | 2 Large, finley sliced | |
| 4 to 6 ripe tomatoes (or 1 cup canned tomatoes), chopped | ||
| Tomato puree | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 2 or 3 strips lemon rind | ||
| 4 cups Basic Chicken Stock | ||
| Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Parsley | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Thyme | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Basil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 1 tablespoon chopped mixed parsley and basil | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Heat bacon in pan.
When fat has run, add butter; melt.
Add onions; cook gently 5 to 6 minutes, until tender and golden brown: Add tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon rind, stock, salt, pepper, sugar, and herbs; bring to boil.
Simmer 20 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Put through food mill or blend in electric blender or food processor.
Adjust seasoning.
When fat has run, add butter; melt.
Add onions; cook gently 5 to 6 minutes, until tender and golden brown: Add tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon rind, stock, salt, pepper, sugar, and herbs; bring to boil.
Simmer 20 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Put through food mill or blend in electric blender or food processor.
Adjust seasoning.
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