Fresh Tomato Soup
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Serves: 4-5 (although the original recipe said serves 6-8)
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons unrefined, cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • ½ carrot finely diced
  • 2 large basil leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 3 pounds fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt + additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • optional garnishes: burrata, grated Parmesan cheese, croutons
Instructions
  1. In a medium, heavy bottomed pot, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, basil and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables are tender; 10-12 minutes.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes, along with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes to break down the tomatoes and meld the flavors.
  3. Remove from the heat and puree the soup in a blender or food processor, then strain through a strainer.  Taste for seasoning.  I added a bit more salt.
  4. Serve the soup hot or warm, with desired garnishes and a drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe by Pamela Salzman at https://pamelasalzman.com/fresh-tomato-soup-recipe/