Classic Tomato Soup: The Chemistry of Summer Captured in a Bowl

Classic Tomato Soup: The Chemistry of Summer Captured in a Bowl

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Cooking tools:

  • Immersion blender
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium medium yellow onion, diced fine
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lb ripe tomatoes (peak season preferred), cored and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups quality chicken stock
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar (essential for acid balance)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, hand-torn

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