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| Menu Description: "A tasty twist on a family favorite. Red, ripe tomatoes slowly simmered in a rich cream sauce and seasoned with basil and select herbs." This easy recipe requires two large cans of crushed tomatoes, and your soup will still have the impressive taste and texture of gourmet tomato bisque requiring fresh tomatoes and more work. You may notice that the large amount of basil used here contributes an overwhelming flavor and aroma when first added, but as the soup simmers the herb mellows to create the perfect clone of the original. And there's no need to make croutons from scratch for the garnish when you can buy lightly seasoned packaged croutons in just about any market. Source: "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3" by Todd Wilbur. |
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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced white onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes 3 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup minced fresh basil 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Garnish seasoned croutons shredded parmesan cheese |
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1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and then add onion and garlic. Saute for about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, and bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let mixture cool, uncovered, for 30 minutes or so. You can let it sit for as long as an hour, if you like. |
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