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
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 large onions, finely sliced
4 to 6 ripe tomatoes (or 1 cup canned tomatoes), chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
2 or 3 strips lemon rind
4 cups Basic Chicken Stock
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon chopped mixed parsley and basil
Fried garlic croutons (optional)
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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