Let’s cut to the chase, shall we?!
Summer.
Tomato = Fruit.
“Heirloom tomatoes” is the password.
Make those ripe, even overripe ones.
Go to the farmers market or a farm stand, ask about the hidden box containing very ripe and juicy heirloom tomatoes for only $2 or so per pound. Double sweet deal! Just like the markets in the old days…
Go back home with your treasure.
Warning: you really must have good tomatoes for this soup which has such a short list of ingredients. (Forget about the perfectly plastic tomatoes at the average grocery store)
Make soup.
It takes only 5 minutes!
And don’t forget the new cookbook giveaway in celebration of the blog’s 1 year birthday!
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Sweet summer heirloom tomatoes soup
Serves 4 as a first course
about 3 lbs. of ripe and juicy tomatoes, all kinds (optional – peel* and remove seeds)
1-2 tablespoons of basil leaves
1-2 tablespoons of mint leaves
salt and black pepper
about 1/3 – 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and process until all tomatoes are crushed. Do this to the consistency you like.
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Add more herbs if you want.
Serve at room temperature.
* I find this serrated peeler to be very handy for peeling tomatoes.
Also try Love-ly Heirloom tomatoes salad
Categories : Party Food/Potluck, Recipes, Soups, Spring and Summer
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12 Comments
lo
July 16th, 2009 at 14:58
Great photos!
And I couldn’t agree more about the heirloom tomatoes. The first of them are just coming into the farmer’s market here in Wisconsin… and I can’t wait until the season is going full-tilt!
Interesting about the serrated peeler… I don’t think I’ve ever peeled tomatoes without blanching first! Do you prefer the peeler method?
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Elaine - The Gourmet Girl
July 16th, 2009 at 14:59
I especially enjoy you sharing photos of your lovely ‘little lady.’
Italians call tomatoes the apple of love, it’s no wonder!
unconfidentialcook
July 16th, 2009 at 15:32
She is ADORABLE!!! I love that she’s a clean plater!
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Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.
July 16th, 2009 at 21:35
lo, The peeler method is a big short cut. I stopped blanching since the day I bought it.
It’s also great to peel fruit.
Elaine, unconfidentialcook: She is
. Thank you.
kat
July 17th, 2009 at 05:09
I see the soup was a hit w/a precious little one!
Looks delish!
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SippitySup
July 17th, 2009 at 06:38
Great soup and gorgeous photos!
debbie
July 17th, 2009 at 07:55
I love fresh tomato soup. And I refuse to buy those “plastic” ones at the grocery.
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Donna
July 17th, 2009 at 11:53
She is a cutie pie. Your soup looks unbelievably fresh and delicious!
.-= Donna´s last blog ..Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin along with Strawberries and Peaches Cake =-.
Jennifer Nicole
July 18th, 2009 at 23:08
This sounds so, so good. I used to go to a restaurant that had the most amazing tomato basil soup, and their recipe was (supposedly) simple too. I can’t wait to try this!
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The Little Teochew
July 19th, 2009 at 03:26
Love love love your photos! That’s one very, VERY adorable little princess you’ve got
Matt (No Meat Athlete)
July 20th, 2009 at 04:27
Great recipe! I love when so few ingredients are used, to really highlight the star.
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Lori @ RecipeGirl
July 22nd, 2009 at 08:34
Happy Blog Bday! I love using summer tomatoes & the soup sounds lovely indeed. My favorite thing to do is to roast them and then throw them in salads or omelets or pasta.
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