Spicy Tomato Soup
A blend of tomatoes, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper create a delicious tomato soup that is a gourmet version of the original recipe. Serve with your favorite grilled cheese on the side.
Equipment
- Medium size pot with fitted lid
- cutting board
- wood spoon
- Hand blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 can Crushed/whole tomatoes preferably organic
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- 2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 tbsp Butter
- Salt/Pepper for taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Place a medium pot on the stove, add 3 cloves of garlic and basil. Turn your heat to medium/low and allow the flavors to release. Lightly sauté for about 5 minutes. Make sure the garlic doesn’t start to burn. Turn the heat down if this happens.
- Next, add your crushed red pepper and a little salt/pepper for seasoning. Stir mixture to ensure the ingredients are well combined. Add your crushed/whole tomatoes and then bring to a light simmer for a few minutes. Add your chicken/vegetable stock and bring mixture to a boil over medium/high heat. When the soup starts to boil, cover pot with a lid and let simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Once 15-20 minutes is up add your butter and heavy cream to the pot. Taste your soup and add salt/pepper if needed. If you want additional spice you can add a little extra crushed red pepper.
- Last, using a hand blender blend the mixture until a nice smooth texture is achieved.
- Ladle into bowls and serve!