Friday, December 26, 2014

CREAM OF ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

CREAM OF ROASTED TOMATO SOUP
1 1/2 pounds ripe red vine tomatoes
1 package grape tomatoes, halved
1 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large bunch green onions, sliced thin
2 cups hot water
1 package KNORR chicken stock gel
2 tablespoons cream sherry
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fennel seed*
1 tablespoon Litehouse red jalapeno rings*
  • Line a cookie sheet with foil.
  • Wash and slice tomatoes into large slices.
  • Lay tomato slices out of cookie sheet, toss in grape tomato pieces and garlic.
  • Salt and pepper the cookie sheet full of tomato pieces.
  • Roast for 30-45 minutes until tomatoes are soft and mushy.
  • In a large saute' pan melt butter and saute' green onions.
  • Add the hot water,  KNORR chicken stock gel, Litehouse red jalapeno rings and fennel seed, simmering on low until tomatoes are roasted.
  • Tomatoes should be near mush.  Using a colander drain off liquid into your saute pan.  
  • Using a food processor or blender puree' the tomato mixture.
  • Add puree to broth mixture and whisk together well.
  • Add cream sherry and milk, blending well.

*These are my 'secret' ingredients that make ALL the difference .
GARLIC BUTTER CROUTONS
leftover (day old) sourdough bread
Butter
Garlic powder
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Butter bread on both sides.
  • Sprinkle 1 side with garlic powder.
  • Cut into pieces and places on cookie sheet.
  • Bake until golden and toasted.

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