Ginger’s Tomato Soup
Cooking Time: 10-15 min Servings: 4-6
Use a Bold Ultra Premium Olive Oil or infused Basil Olive Oil plus Traditional 18 yr. Aged Balsamic Vinegar in this tomato soup.
Ingredients:
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1 cup onions, chopped
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2 tablespoons The Olive Scene bold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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12-14 early girl tomatoes (small-medium sized), or a large can of crushed tomatoes
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3 cups chicken or vegetable chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1-2 large bunches of fresh basil
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1 tablespoon The Olive Scene 18 year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Directions:
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De-stem & quarter the tomatoes.
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Set aside.
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Heat oil in stock pot and sauté onions until soft.
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Add sugar and stir allowing onions to caramelize slightly.
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Add tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper.
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Cook down until thickened, but not too thick, tomatoes should be soft.
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In batches add to blender.
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Puree with bunches of basil until smooth.
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Return to pot and heat through.
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Serve with croutons, and a small drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top.