Description
Exotic spices and flavors of fresh tomatoes from the garden blend with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, dry vermouth and Gorgonzola cheese to present a gourmet soup to serve in an hour. Fills the kitchen with aromas of herbs and spices as it simmers. Serve with French bread or other crusty breads; just add a tossed salad with a mild balsamic vinegar and olive oil and a sprinkle of onion salt and pinch of sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup dry vermouth, or to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
- 1 (4 ounce) container crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6