Rustic
Spanish-Style Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
2
onions, roughly chopped
2
Tbsp olive oil
4
stalks celery, cut in half lengthwise and roughly chopped
2
large cans plum tomotoes
2
cups water
1
Tbsp rubbed sage
1
Tbsp marjoram or oregano
4
each bay leaves
2-3
tsp salt
1
1/2 tsp black pepper
2
cups 35% cream (or substitute 10% if you must)
Instructions:
1.
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot until hot. Add onions and celery
and saute until onions are translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile crush the tomatoes by hand or using a potato masher, making
sure there are no big pieces left. Add all the other ingredients
except the cream. Simmer for 20 minutes to infuse.
3.
Add cream, simmer another 5 minutes and serve right away or place in
the fridge for several days. Note: This soup is delicious
with the addition of sausage which can be removed from the casing and
sauteed along with the onions and celery.
Yield: 8
servings