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Title: Tomato Soup with Basil (Potage De Tomate a la Basilic)
Categories: Soup French Vegetarian Vegan
Yield: 4 Servings
| 3 | lb | Plum tomatoes |
| 5 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1 | Red bell pepper; diced | |
| 2 | Garlic cloves; minced | |
| 2 | tb | Tomato paste |
| 1 | ts | Fresh thyme leaves; -OR- |
| 1/4 | ts | -Dried thyme, crumbled |
| 1 | ds | Hot pepper sauce |
| 1 | sm | Fennel bulb; trimmed, diced |
| 1 | sm | Zucchini; diced |
| 1 | sm | Green pepper; diced |
| 4 | lg | Mushrooms; diced |
| 1 | Celery stalk; diced | |
| 4 | Fresh basil leaves - thinly sliced |
Blanch tomatoes in large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool and drain. Using small sharp knife, peel off skin. Cut tomatoes into quarters and remove seeds. Puree tomatoes in blender or processor.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and saute until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Mix in tomato puree, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel; zucchini, green bell pepper, mushrooms and celery. Saute until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring soup to boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with vegetable mixture. Garnish with basil and serve.
Source: Amphycles (Bon Appetit, May 1991) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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