Icy Tomato Soup

14 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Pinch of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine the plum tomatoes with the water, tomato paste, onion, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper and granulated sugar.
  2. 2
    Simmer over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until the tomatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the cream and simmer for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Puree the soup in a blender and pass it through a coarse strainer into a medium bowl.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate the soup until cold, about 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375.
  8. 8
    Spread the cherry tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, confectioners' sugar and a large pinch of salt.
  9. 9
    Bake for about 10 minutes, until the skins start to wrinkle.
  10. 10
    Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl and toss with the dill.
  11. 11
    Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with the roasted cherry tomatoes and serve.

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