Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade soup to embrace the spirit of fall. Our Zesty Harvest Tomato Soup is a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and comforting flavors, making it the perfect autumn companion.
Imagine a symphony of onions, garlic, celery, and carrots sautéed to aromatic perfection. Then, enter the stars of the show: vibrant vine-ripened tomatoes and plump cherry tomatoes, bursting with the essence of the harvest season. These tomatoes bring a natural sweetness that complements the zing of Jovial crushed tomatoes and a hint of crushed red pepper for a gentle kick.
We season this autumnal masterpiece with a pinch of sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and a touch of dried oregano, infusing every spoonful with warmth and depth of flavor. For the base, choose between bone broth for that hearty, meaty note or veggie broth for a deliciously wholesome alternative.
But it doesn’t stop there – the secret to our Zesty Harvest Tomato Soup’s magic lies in the finishing touch. A handful of fresh basil leaves adds a burst of herbaceous goodness, elevating this soup to a level of freshness and fragrance that’ll leave you craving seconds.
This recipe is a tribute to the bountiful harvest season, encapsulating the essence of cozy gatherings and cool evenings by the fireplace. So, grab your favorite soup pot, roll up your sleeves, and let the rich aromas of this soup fill your kitchen. It’s a comforting embrace from the season of harvest, and it’s waiting for you to savor. Happy cooking!
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Ingredient Lists:
- onion
- garlic
- celery
- carrot
- vine-ripened tomato
- cherry tomatoes
- Jovial crushed tomatoes
- crushed red pepper
- Sea salt and pepper
- dried oregano
- bone broth (or veggie broth)
- Fresh basil
Zesty Harvest Tomato Soup
Ingredients
Zesty Harvest Tomato Soup Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 vine-ripened tomato, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 jar Jovial crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups bone broth (or veggie broth)
- Fresh basil, a handful, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Gourmet Serrano Ham Grilled Cheese Ingredients:
- Slices of organic French bread
- Gruyere cheese, sliced
- Cheddar cheese, sliced
- Serrano ham
- Mayo
- Butter (for the bread)
- Air fryer for cooking
Instructions
Zesty Harvest Tomato Soup Instructions:
- In a pot, sauté onions, garlic, celery, and carrot until softened.
- Add the vine-ripened and cherry tomatoes, Jovial crushed tomatoes, crushed red pepper, sea salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Let it cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Use a hand blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in chopped basil, and serve garnished with additional basil.
Gourmet Serrano Ham Grilled Cheese Instuctions:
- Spread mayo on the inside of the bread slices.
- Place a layer of Gruyere and cheddar cheese, and serrano ham on one slice. Top with the other slice.
- Butter the outside of the bread.
- Cook in an air fryer at 360 degrees until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted about 5-7 minutes.
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