Tomato Soup, French Style

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Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Large Onions -- Diced
1 cup Tomatoes, Canned -- Chopped
1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree
3 Strips Lemon Peel
4 Cups Chicken Stock
1 teaspoon salt and Pepper -- To Taste
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Parsley -- Chopped
1/4 Teaspoon Thyme
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Tablespoon Parsley -- Chopped For Garnish
1 Tablespoon Basil
 

Preparation:

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and cook until tender. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon rind, stock, salt pepper, sugar and herbs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Puree in batches in a food processor. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and basil.

 

Nutritional Information:

87 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (48% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 1523mg Sodium