Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJuniper Bar and RestaurantSoup & Salad Bar Recipe

Soup & Salad Bar Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Roasted tomato soup, chive creme fraiche, crispy bacon

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Chive Creme Fraiche Ingredients

Crispy Bacon Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Roast the Tomatoes

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the Roma tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until caramelized.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Blend the Soup

    Add the roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped basil.

Chive Creme Fraiche Directions

  1. 4

    Mix the Creme Fraiche

    In a bowl, combine the creme fraiche, chopped chives, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth and set aside.

Crispy Bacon Directions

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.

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