Tomato Basil Soup From Village Corner German Restaurant Recipes

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in both amounts of tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Increase heat to medium and simmer until soup is reduced, 10 to 20 minutes.
• Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Add cream. Continue to puree in batches until smooth, transferring creamy soup to another pot.
• Heat soup over medium-high heat until hot, about 5 minutes more.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook carrots and onion in butter over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., In a blender, place 1/2 broth and the cooled vegetables; cover and process until blended. Return to the Dutch oven. Stir in the tomato puree, basil sugar, salt, pepper and remaining broth. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in evaporated milk; heat through (do not boil).

REUBEN SOUP (MADER'S GERMAN RESTAURANT)

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, peppers and butter in 3-quart saucepan.
• cook over very low heat until softened.
• Add flour; cook a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add bay leaf and stocks; bring to boil.
• Reduce to simmer.
• Cut corned beef into julienne strips; add to soup.
• Add cheese and stir slowly until melted.
• Add sauerkraut, then roux.
• Let simmer 30 minutes.
• Add half-and-half and heat through.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top with croutons.
• Roux:.
• Melt butter in small saucepan. Blend in flour. Cook until bubbly, then cook another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring.

ROASTED GARDEN TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add garlic and 3 sprigs chopped thyme; toss. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Bake in preheated oven until very tender and browned, about 2 hours.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, paprika, and curry powder. Season with salt and black pepper and add remaining 3 sprigs chopped thyme. Stir in roasted tomatoes along with any liquid from the baking sheet. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes; pour chicken broth into tomato mixture. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Blend with an emersion blender until desired consistency. Stir in cream and basil before serving.

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place tomatoes and onions on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss with olive oil, then bake for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
• In a high-powered blender, place roasted tomatoes and onions, then add the fresh basil leaves. Blend until smooth.
• Transfer tomato mixture to a stock pot. Add in heavy cream and butter, and heat over medium heat until warmed through (make sure it doesn't boil).
• Serve warm.
• We like to serve ours with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, and a side of grilled cheese.