Chef Wilkinson


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Monday, January 14, 2013

~ Chunky Tomato Soup ~

Ingredients:
1 quart tomatoes, cubed
3 cups vegetable broth
½ stick butter
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 bunch of basil, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions: Sauté veggies in the butter then add in the tomatoes, basil and broth and simmer for ten minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Then place the soup into a blender briefly leaving it a little chunky. Place back into your pot and add your salt and pepper.  Heat until desired temperature. Place in bowl and garnish with 1” cubed home-made croutons and serve. ~ Chef ~