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Tomato And Leek Soup – Bon Appetit

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This Mediterranean soup features Olive oil, Coarsely chopped leeks, Tomatoes, peeled, seeded. The flavors come together beautifully. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 179.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Mediterranean soup features Olive oil, Coarsely chopped leeks, Tomatoes, peeled, seeded. The flavors come together beautifully. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 cup Coarsely chopped leeks
  • 3 3/4 pound Tomatoes, peeled, seeded,
Directions
  1. 1
    chopped 3 1/2 c (or more) canned -vegetable broth 1 1/2 c Sauvignon Blanc or -other dry white wine 1 7-oz jar roasted red bell -peppers, drained 1/2 c Chopped fresh basil 1/3 c Chopped fresh parsley 2 tb Chopped fresh thyme OR 2 ts Dried 1/3 c Whipping
  2. 2
    cream 6 tb Tomato paste 4 ts Minced garlic 2 c Vegetable oil (for deep -frying) 1 lg Leek (white and pale green -parts only), halved -lengthwise,
  3. 3
    cut into -matchstick-size strips
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium
  5. 5
    heat .
  6. 6
    Add chopped leeks; saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add tomatoes, 3 1/2 C broth, wine, peppers, herbs, cream, tomato paste and garlic.
  8. 8
    Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9
    Coarsely puree in batches in processor.
  10. 10
    (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  11. 11
    Cover, chill.) Heat 2 C oil in another large saucepan to 375'F.
  12. 12
    Add leek strips and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
  13. 13
    Using slotted spoon, trans- fer leek to paper towels and drain.
  14. 14
    Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth, if desired.
  15. 15
    Season with salt and pepper.
  16. 16
    Ladle soup into bowls.
  17. 17
    Garnish with fried leek and serve.
  18. 18
    Bon Appetit/Sept/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl &

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g13%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 45.3mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 14.1g
Protein 4.8g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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