COLD TOMATO-THYME SOUP WITH GRILLED GARLIC CROUTONS
Categories Soup/Stew Garlic Herb Onion Tomato Freeze/Chill Summer Chill Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, finely chopped garlic and bay leaf. Cover; cook until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover; cook until tomatoes release juices, about 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until juices evaporate, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add broth and chopped thyme. Partially cover pot and simmer until mixture is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer.
- Cool soup slightly. Discard bay leaf. Puree half of soup in blender. Stir into soup in pot. Season with salt and pepper. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of bread slices. Grill bread until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Rub garlic clove halves over bread. Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Divide cold soup among bowls. Top with croutons. Garnish with thyme.
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Khusi Khadka
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was a great recipe. It was easy to make, flavorful, and refreshing. I would definitely make it again.
Kelzang Yngdon
[email protected]The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I removed the chili flakes and it was perfect.
Nesar Prodhan
[email protected]The soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I added a squeeze of lemon juice to balance out the sweetness.
Mebri Mo
[email protected]I thought the soup was a bit bland. I added some salt and pepper to taste and it was much better.
khaled mia
[email protected]I found that the soup was a bit too thick for my taste, so I added a little bit of water to thin it out.
Knowledge seeker
[email protected]This soup is also freezer-friendly. I froze some of it for later and it was just as good when I reheated it.
Ashanul Islam
[email protected]I made this soup ahead of time and it held up well in the refrigerator for a few days.
Mairaj Bhatti
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor.
Shabaz S
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cold soups, but this one changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
shafia rajput
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. You can add different herbs, vegetables, or even proteins to change up the flavor.
Nathalia Montoya
[email protected]I didn't have any fresh thyme on hand, so I used dried thyme instead. It still turned out great!
Fiona Edgar
[email protected]The grilled garlic croutons really make this soup. They add a delicious smoky flavor and a nice textural contrast to the smooth soup.
Clifford Amos
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
AIiyan Asif
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and refreshing taste.
Songhyo Jin
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
Nasr Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The tomatoes are sweet and tangy, the thyme is earthy and aromatic, and the garlic croutons add a nice crunchy texture.
Sajan Basnet
[email protected]The soup was easy to make and came together quickly. The hardest part was waiting for it to chill before serving, but it was worth the wait!
Musa 256
[email protected]This cold tomato thyme soup was a delightful surprise! It was refreshing, flavorful, and packed with umami from the grilled garlic croutons. The thyme added a subtle yet distinct herbal note that perfectly complemented the sweetness of the tomatoes.