The freshest ingredients of the summer go perfectly together in this soup. Use basil pesto instead of basil chiffonade for a fuller meal.
Serving size: make 6 cups
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Ingredients:
2 medium yellow onions
2 large red bell pepper
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and mince
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 pound fresh tomatoes
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves(chiffonade)
Direction:
1- Place the onions and bell peppers in a large saucepan, and sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to keep the vegetables from sticking to the pan.
2- Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute, then add the tomatoes and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
3- Purée the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender with a tight-fitting lid, covered with a towel.
4- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve garnished with the basil.
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