Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
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					Tomato Soup
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
						
							
							Customer Rating: 
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 3.5
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					Yield: Makes 6-8 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 2 1/2 | lbs. | plum tomatoes | 
									
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											| 2 | ounces | pancetta, diced | 
									
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											| 1 | tablespoon | butter | 
									
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											| 1 |  | onion, chopped | 
									
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											| 2 | tablespoons | chopped parsley | 
									
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											| 2 | tablespoons | chopped fresh basil | 
									
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											| 3 | cups | vegetable stock | 
									
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											| 4-5 | tablespoons | cream | 
									
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						Directions:
						Bring large pot of water to boil.  Drop in tomatoes.  Poach 20 seconds.  Drain tomatoes under cold water.  Peel off and discard skins.  Cut tomatoes in half;  squeeze out seeds.  Chop tomatoes;  set aside.  Discard water.   
Add pancetta and butter to soup pot.  Cook over moderate heat 4-5 minutes until meat crisps lightly.  Add onion;  cook 2-3 minutes until softened.  Add tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook 3-4 minutes to soften tomatoes slightly.  Pour in stock.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Puree soup in blender or food processor.  Return soup to pan;  stir in cream.  Heat through.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve hot.  
					 
				
				
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/4302/Tomato_Soup