Tomato Basil Soup
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
6 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 cloves garlic minced
3 pounds plum tomatoes,chopped
2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch of sugar
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Zest of 1 small orange
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add
the onions, cover and cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic
and cook
2-3 minutes longer. Add tomatoes, stock, lime juice, and sugar. Bring
to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Add
the basil and orange zest. Transfer the soup to the bowl of a food processor and puree. Cool in the refrigerator, label, and freeze
for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Serve cold or hot.
This recipe is take from: "The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest" by Carol W. Costenbader.