At our wedding luncheon, two soups were served: Cream of Broccoli, my favorite growing up, and Tomato Spice, Brad's childhood favorite. Our Mom's specialties are very different, but equally delicious. We couldn't choose between the milder, smooth, green soup, or the spicy, red kicker, so we decided to have them both. They're very pretty too.
Tomato Spice Soup (Recipe from Brad's Mom)
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 c. butter
- 4lbs ripe tomatoes
- 6 c. chicken stock
- 4 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2-1 tsp. white pepper
- 2 tbsp basil
Directions:
- Chop onion. Mince garlic. Saute with butter until onions are clear in a large saucepan or stock pot.
- Coarsely chop tomatoes. Add to pot with remaining ingredients. Bring to boil and simmer for an hour or two. Longer for a stronger flavor.
- Cool and run entire mixture through blender. Strain to remove seeds if desired (We like them better in the soup).
- Optional: Garnish with fresh basil.
