Tomato and Garlic Soup

Name: Tomato and Garlic Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 21 ounces peeled plum tomatoes, drained, crushed; 6 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; thinly sliced fresh basil, for garnish (I left this out)

Submitted by spatchcock

"Made this for dinner last night and it was great! Be sure to use FRESH parmesan...."

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Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
21 ounces peeled plum tomatoes, drained, crushed
6 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
thinly sliced fresh basil, for garnish (I left this out)

directions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 25 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, and 6 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
Simmer soup uncovered 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls.
Sprinkle with thinly sliced basil and remaining Parmesan.

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Reviews

yummy. i made it as directed, except that i added sugar to the onions so they would caramelize. also, after the soup had simmered for 20 minutes, i used my immersible blender and pureed it.... absolutely delicious.

anchor girl