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Tomato and Potato Soup


Tomato and Potato Soup

Main Ingredients:

Tomatoes: 4 medium
Vegetable Stock: 1 cup
Potatoes: 1 small, peeled and shredded
Basil Leaves: 10
Cream: 2 tbsp
Salt: 1/8 tsp (or according to your taste)
Black Pepper: 1/8 tsp (or according to your taste)


Directions:

1. Boil water in a medium size saucepan. Reduce the heat and put the tomatoes in the water for 2-3 minutes. Drain the water and let the tomatoes cool slightly. Skin and then puree the tomatoes.

2. Place the tomato puree and vegetable stock in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.

4. Add the potato (shredded) to the tomato mixture and simmer for 10 more minutes.

3. Finely chop 8 basil leaves and add them to the tomato mixture.

4. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Let heat for few more minutes. Do not boil.

5. Pour the soup in serving bowls. Decorate the bowls with the remaining basil leaves and serve.

Published on December 31, 2007
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Basil
Basil

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Servings
 
2
Easiness
 
Easy
Prep Time
 
5 min
Cook Time
 
35 min
Ready in
 
40 min
7 Ratings
 
Average rating: 4.14


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