‘No Soup For You’ French Tomato Soup

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

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