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Tomato: Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup

Source of Recipe

www.hungrymonster.com


List of Ingredients

2 large onions, finely sliced
4 strip bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 lemon rind strips
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste


Recipe

Saute onions in butter about 5 minutes until tender and golden. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon rind, chicken stock, bacon and herbs. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lemon rind. Cool soup, then puree in blender. Strain puree. Reheat before serving. Garnish with croutons and basil sprigs.