Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup
Ингредиенты
- 6 pounds (3 kg) red ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) parboiled rice
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Olive oil, for garnish
Инструкция
- In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients except for the basil and oil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the basil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. In a blender, purée the soup and strain to remove the tomato seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into bowls, drizzle with oil and garnish with basil leaves.
