Tomato Basil Recipe
For this silky soup, we blend together red tomatoes with fragrant basil and shredded Parmigiano cheese.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Finishing Touches
Method
Soup Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Chop the fresh tomatoes and add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Stir in the salt and black pepper.
- 3
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are very soft.
Blending and Finishing
- 4
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it reaches a silky smooth consistency. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
- 5
Add Basil and Cheese
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and grated Parmigiano cheese until the cheese is melted and the basil is wilted.
- 6
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of cheese.
