CHERRY TOMATO SOUP (GARY RHODES)
Another fantastic Gary Rhodes recipe. Light and delicious! Perfect for a starter course but fantastic for a summer lunch as well. I have made this several times when cherry tomato season comes around. I have also frozen this with great results. NOTE: A basic passata is a sauce made of tomatoes, basil, water, preservative, however some types have more herbs and spices in them, so make sure you like what is in your passata as it will be a main flavour in your soup. You can substitute tomato sauce (not ketchup!) or canned tomatoes (put through the food processor). Sometimes I don't have passata on hand so I put a can of chopped tomatoes in the food processor (enough to equal the recipe equivalent) and add a bit of basil to it to taste. I don't add water because the canned tomatoes are already in liquid. I hope you enjoy this soup as much as I do.
Provided by Summerwine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat up the olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add the red onions to the pan over medium heat until the start to colour and become softened; about 3-4 minutes.
- When the onions begin to soften add the garlic and slowly cook both together until softened about a minute or so. (The garlic is added second to prevent it from burning and tasting bitter.).
- Add the red wine vinegar to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook until only a bit of liquid is left. (Be careful not to reduce too much or it will give your soup a soury taste.).
- Add the cherry tomato halves to the pan and fry for 10 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally so they don't burn.
- Stir in the passata (see note in description of recipe above) and vegetable stock to the tomato mixture, bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes more.
- Taste the broth then sprinkle sea salt and pepper over soup to your taste.
- Serving: you can serve with torn fresh basil leaves over top.
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Ajara Ibrahim
ajarai84@yahoo.comNot worth the effort
Dave Hammons
h34@gmail.comThis soup was easy to make and turned out great! I love the combination of tomatoes, mascarpone, and balsamic vinegar. It's a perfect soup for a light lunch or dinner.
Abdullah Mailk
mailk@yahoo.comI found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning, or maybe some fresh herbs.
Fatima Ali wali
w.f@gmail.comThis soup was absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The mascarpone cheese made the soup so creamy and rich, and the balsamic vinegar added a lovely tang. I will definitely be making this soup again soon!
Kaleem babar
kb@hotmail.comOkay, not bad
royal Patterson
p-r8@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this soup was surprisingly good. The mascarpone cheese mellowed out the acidity of the tomatoes, and the balsamic vinegar added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this soup again.
Josh DeBeck
josh-d@yahoo.comThis was the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling, with a lovely balance of flavors. I especially liked the addition of the balsamic vinegar, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.
Abdulai Kamare
abdulai@hotmail.comThis soup was a bit too tangy for my taste, even after adding a bit of sugar. I think I would prefer a more traditional tomato soup recipe.
Alipate Natoba
alipate.n5@hotmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, I was able to create a delicious and elegant soup. The mascarpone cheese added a richness and creaminess that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this soup again!
Master Oogway
om@hotmail.comMeh, I've had better
Amedo 17
amedo_17@aol.comThis cherry tomato soup is a delightful burst of flavor! The combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy mascarpone, and tangy balsamic vinegar is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The soup was smooth and velvety, with