Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients
1/4 C.(s) olive oil
4 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
allspice, to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 C.(s) basil, finely chopped
black pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
In a large heavy soup pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil; add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, five to seven minutes. Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until volume is reduced by half, about30 to 40 minutes. Process mixture in small batches through a strainer or food mill, pressing tomato pulp through and discarding skins and seeds. Add basil, parsley and chives to taste and season with freshly ground black pepper and allspice. A dash of cider vinegar and hot pepper sauce may be added if desired. Serve hot or cold.
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