This Tomato and Onion Soup With Rosemary Recipe makes a delicious side dish for any meal.
Tomato and Onion Soup With Rosemary Recipe
Any type of flavorful tomato can be used in this recipe, and while this version is made with rosemary and oregano, almost any Italian herbs, such as basil and parsley, will taste great. Use whatever is fresh and on hand. This soup freezes beautifully.
1 tbsp olive oil
3 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 to 18 ripe all-purpose tomatoes, such as ‘Early Girl’ or ‘Celebrity,’ cored and coarsely chopped\
1 1/2 to 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
For garnish:Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in a large frying pan, then add onions, garlic and prosciutto. Sauté over low heat for about 25 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent. Set the mixture aside.
Put the tomatoes in a large saucepan, and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes. Strain the seeds and skins from the tomatoes by putting them through a food mill or sieve.
Pour the tomato purée and stock into a large saucepan. As some tomatoes are much juicier then others, adjust the amount of stock by judging the thickness of the soup you prefer. Add the onion mixture, rosemary and oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes to let flavors blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.
Rosalind Creasy has written many cookbooks, and you don’t have to look hard to find garden tomatoes featured in any of them! Her newest book is called Recipes from the Garden: 200 Exciting Recipes from the Author of the Complete Book of Edible Landscaping.
Read more about preserving garden tomatoes: How to Dry and Freeze Tomatoes.