Tomato Basil Soup

Who does not love a hot bowl of soup on a cold rainy day! A hearty tomato soup with fresh basil is very comforting along with parmesan chips baked to a crispy, golden perfection. Great for dunking in a warm bowl of soup. Alternatives: grilled cheese sandwiches, croutons, toast.

Ingredients:

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp olive oil 

2 (14oz cans) crushed tomatoes

1 (14oz can) whole tomatoes

2 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)

1 tsp salt 

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground)

3 tbsp basil (fresh), chopped in ribbons

Parmesan cheese

In a sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil (be careful not to burn the garlic).

Add crushed tomatoes.

Add whole tomatoes. (break them apart) 

 - add all the delicious juices as well

Add stock (chicken or vegetable).

Salt, pepper, and sugar.

Parmesan chips:

Grate fresh parmesan

Add about 1 cup to a sheet tray lined with wax paper.

 -be sure to keep space in between so the chips will not stick together

Bake at 400 F till golden and bubbly

Let the chips rest (VERY HOT)

Carefully peal off the chips. 

ENJOY!!!