Tomato Soup with Homemade Olive Oil Croutons Recipe

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One way to make every minute in the kitchen count and provide crowd-pleasing food is by using wholesome, quality core ingredients like olive oil, fresh bread, cheese and artisan chocolate to create flavorful dishes that are easy to prepare, and leave you with more time to enjoy what matters most: moments with the ones you love.

When it comes to cooking, focus on the essentials and the highlights of each dish. Building recipes around quality ingredients, such as Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, makes it easy to create show-stopping dishes time and time again. When it comes to cooking, make things quick and easy with a little help from powerhouse ingredients that lend themselves well to a variety of flavors and preparations.

If you’re looking for something comforting and wholesome, indulge in this creamy Tomato Soup with Olive Oil Croutons.

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Tomato Soup with Homemade Olive Oil Croutons Recipe

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Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5-10 minutes

Recipe 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

Recipe Instructions

    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.

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SOURCE: Bertolli

 

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