Old Man Raffertys Tomato Basil Soup Recipes

OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except for cream in a large soup pot.
• Simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
• Allow soup to cool a bit (until it's no longer hot to the touch), then whisk in the cream.
• Reheat slowly to serving temperature, and serve with chiffonaded fresh basil, if available.

RUSTIC STYLE ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2.Toss together the tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
• 3.Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
• 4.In a 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic with 2 Tbs olive oil, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
• 5.Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and stock.
• 6.Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
• 7.Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
• 8.Taste for seasonings.

(COPYCAT) LA MADELINE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, tomato juice and broth in a saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Puree with basil in the blender. Make sure that this is smooth - I always strain it.
• Return to saucepan. Add cream and butter while stirring over low heat.
• Serve and enjoy!

TRADITIONAL TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat milk on medium in saucepan. Place remaining ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour tomato mixture into milk. Bring to a boil. Immediately decrease heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.