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Candlelight tomato soup

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 1 half onion(s), red, finely chopped
  • ½ bunch basil
  • olive oil
  • 400 g tomatoes
  • 300 ml broth
  • Gnocchi, quantity as desired
  • Cornstarch as needed
  • 1 tsp crème fraîche as needed
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon to taste

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

The fine little starter soup or the quick one

Sauté finely chopped onion and basil in heated olive oil. Peel the tomatoes, puree them, and fry them. Add the broth and bring everything to a boil. Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Add the gnocchi and cook, thickening with cornstarch if desired. Ladle onto plates and top each with a teaspoon of crème fraîche, if desired. Serve with baguettes and a fresh salad. Tip: Briefly deglaze the onions with red wine.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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