I learned to make this soup years ago when I lived in France. If there are no fresh tomatoes at hand, use canned. The soup is delicious and silky if you thicken it with tapioca.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Stir in half the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, basil sprigs or leaves and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the water, Parmesan rind and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Add the tapioca or rice, and simmer for another 15 minutes until the tapioca is tender and the soup fragrant. Remove the basil sprigs and Parmesan rind. Puree in a blender in small batches, taking care to place a towel over the top of the blender and hold it down tightly. If you used fresh unpeeled tomatoes and want a silkier soup, put through a strainer, using a spatula or the back of a ladle to push the soup through. Return to the pot, add pepper to taste and adjust salt. Serve garnished with garlic croutons and/or Parmesan, if desired, and slivered basil leaves. If serving cold, refrigerate until chilled.
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chriss angel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
909plmi0 alessandro
[email protected]This is a great summer recipe. The tomatoes and basil are so fresh and flavorful. I love serving this with grilled chicken or fish.
Elphas Kelemu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tomatoes and basil are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Josephat Oginga Nyabuto
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The tomatoes and basil add a lot of flavor and the sauce is very tasty.
osei kuffour
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
Xusen Xasan
[email protected]This is a great summer recipe. The tomatoes and basil are so fresh and flavorful. I love serving this with grilled chicken or fish.
Gabriel Umoh
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tomatoes and basil are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Aisha Omary
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The tomatoes and basil add a lot of flavor and the sauce is very tasty.
Julie Stafford
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
Juliet Adejumo
[email protected]This is a great summer recipe. The tomatoes and basil are so fresh and flavorful. I love serving this with grilled chicken or fish.
ashraf barat
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tomatoes and basil are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Samuel olanrewajuyinka
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The tomatoes and basil add a lot of flavor and the sauce is very tasty.
Fienishia Wash
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a huge success. The flavors were incredible and everyone loved it.
Rabuni islam pakhi
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The tomatoes and basil are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.
Wicks Bwoy
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.
Mora II
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious.
Obeng Abednego
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect summer dish.
Hawah Naya
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit with my family. The tomatoes and basil are so fresh and flavorful.
Onna Hendershot
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.