Who doesn't love a hot bowl of tomato soup? It's the ultimate comfort food for many and today we have a tomato soup recipe for you with a slight twist. This chunky tomato soup, sided with toasted bread and cheese becomes a satisfying meal for every occasion.
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Ingredients for Tomato Soup with Parmesan Toast:
Method of preparing the Tomato Soup with Parmesan Toast:
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion to the pot, and sauté 3 for minutes.
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Add fennel, and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add broth, tomatoes, and thyme to pot, then bring to a boil.
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Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 35 minutes. Remove pot from heat, and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprig, and place half of the tomato mixture into a blender.
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Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape), and then secure lid onto blender. Place a clean towel over opening of blender lid (to avoid splatters).
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Blend until almost smooth, and then pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture. Stir in salt and pepper, and keep warm. Preheat broiler.
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Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tbsp cheese on each. Broil for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
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