Three Tomato Soup

It’s been a tough week, how about some comfort food for a much-needed Feel Good Friday?    

Our version of 3-tomato soup uses plenty of fresh, vitamin c packed, diced and sun-dried tomatoes. Less cream and Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil and Silver balsamic vinegar for an easy, delicious and nutritious dinner. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich and enjoy for Saturday lunch!  Makes 6-8 servings. 

Easy Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil + extra 2 tablespoons for drizzling 

• 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Silver balsamic vinegar di Modena + 1 extra tablespoon for drizzling 

• 3 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth 

• ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 

• 5.25 cups fresh, organic cherry tomatoes quartered or 3 (14-oz) cans organic diced tomatoes, undrained 

• 1 8-oz can organic tomato sauce without meat or added ingredients 

• ½ cup half & half or whipping cream 

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 

• 1 large celery stalk, chopped 

• 2 fresh thyme sprigs 

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 

• 1 teaspoon sea salt 

Simple Directions: 

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat 

2. Add onion & celery; sauté 5-7 minutes or when onion is transparent, celery is tender 

3. Add broth, sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce & thyme  

4. Simmer over low heat, uncovered 20-45 minutes minutes 

5. Discard the thyme sprigs 

6. Transfer soup to a blender, or use an immersion blender in pan, puree until smooth 

7. Return soup to saucepan, stir in half-and-half, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper 

8. Cook 15 minutes over low heat uncovered 

9. Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar & olive oil 

10. Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella Organic Rosso Toscano IGT wine 

Freeze the remainder in an airtight glass container up to one month. 

Inspirational recipe found here…https://parade.com/628450/jonashton/cream-of-three-tomato-soup/ 

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