This is a delicious winter soup, made even more tasty with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and homemade croutons.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 ½ lbs plum tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped or smashed with a spoon
1 large potato, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream or to taste
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Homemade croutons
In a medium sized pot, melt the butter and add the diced onion, cooking for about 5 minutes over low heat until soft. Add the tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add 3 cups of water and season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about an hour.
In a food processor, purée the mixture until smooth and then transfer back to the pot. Reheat the mixture and add the cream.
Serve with parmesan and croutons.
Enjoy!
Tips:
To save time, instead of fresh plum tomatoes, try a quality brand such as San Marzano or Pomì.
I use ¼ cup of cream – if you want a creamier soup, add more!
