Puree Of Tomato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

PUREE OF TOMATO SOUP

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Virgin olive oil
1 md Onion
- peeled and roughly diced
1/2 tb Minced garlic
2 lb Plum tomatoes,pref. overripe
1 c Dry white wine
3 tb Chopped fresh herbs
- any combination of Basil,
- Oregano, Thyme & Marjoram
Salt -- to taste
Freshly ground pepper
- to taste

HEAT THE OLIVE OIL in a 3-quart heavy stock pot over
low heat. Add the onions and cook slowly, without
coloring, for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic,
tomatoes, white wine and herbs. Cover and cook over
low heat about 30 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes
with a wooden spoon as they soften. Strain and reserve
the liquid. Place the tomatoes in a blender or
processor and puree until very smooth. Add the
reserved liquid to the tomato puree and pass the soup
through a strainer to remove the tomato skins and
seeds. Taste for salt and pepper.



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