Tomato Soup with Basil and Croutons

Soups | European cuisine

⏳ Time

40 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Tomato soup with basil and croutons

Ingredients

Water - 7 fl oz
Tomatoes - 17.6 oz
Basil - 1 bunch
Onion - 2 pieces
Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese - 1.8 oz
Carrot - 2 pieces
Olive Oil - 1 fl oz
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Ciabatta - 4 pieces

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Peel the onion and carrot. Finely chop them. In a heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil, add the vegetables, and sauté for about 10–15 minutes, until golden and tender.

Step 2

Blanch the tomatoes and peel off their skins. Mash them with a fork and add to the vegetables. Add one cup of water and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the stems from the basil and chop it finely. Add it to the vegetables, then season with salt and pepper. If desired, add paprika. Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 4

In another skillet, sauté the slices of ciabatta in olive oil. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with a slice of ciabatta, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.