Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup With Basil Crea

* Exported from MasterCook *

AUGUSTA'S CHILLED TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL CREA

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables
Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Lightly Packed Fresh Basil
-Leaves -- coarsely chopped
3/4 c Heavy Cream
2 c Ripe Tomatoes -- seeded,
-peeled, and coarsely
-chopped
2 c Chicken Stock
2 c Milk
1 t Honey
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
Whole Basil Leaves

Early in the day, put the chopped basil leaves in a
small bowl. Scald the cream in a small saucepan and
pour it over the basil. Let steep 1 hour, then strain
the cream and chill deeply. In a food processor, puree
the chopped tomato, stock, milk and honey until very
smooth. Transfer the puree to a bowl, and season with
salt and pepper. Chill deeply. When ready to serve,
whip the basil cream. Ladle the chilled soup into
chilled glass cups or stemmed glasses. Dollop each
serving with the whipped cream and top with a fresh
basil leaf.

Source: "Dairy Hollow House: Soup & Bread," by
Crescent Dragonwagon Typed by Katherine Smith
Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson Beach, CA



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