Bertolli
If you’re looking for something comforting and wholesome, indulge in this creamy Tomato Soup With Homemade Olive Oil Croutons.
Tomato Soup With Homemade Olive Oil Croutons
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- 3 grilled red bell peppers in oil
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus additional for brushing on bread
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 10 basil leaves
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 4 slices crusty bread
Directions
Cut small cross in bottom of tomatoes and submerge in boiling water 30 seconds. Let tomatoes cool in ice water 30 seconds then remove skins.
In blender, blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, shallot, extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper, to taste, until mixture is smooth. Add mixture to large pot and heat, stirring frequently.
Cut bread slices, brush with olive oil and grill 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat until visible grill marks have formed.
(article courtesy of Family Features and Bertolli)