{"id":12,"date":"2024-02-23T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/?p=12"},"modified":"2024-02-23T19:59:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:59:51","slug":"tomato-basil-soup-roxys-bistros-signature-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=12","title":{"rendered":"TOMATO BASIL SOUP …ROXY’S BISTRO’S SIGNATURE SOUP"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Of all the soups we made at ROXY’S BISTRO in Regina, tomato basil soup was our favourite. \u00a0\u00a0 This\u00a0 soup tastes like the glorious days of summer.\u00a0 The tomatoes\u00a0 enhanced with basil and a whisper of oregano. \u00a0\u00a0 The very best part of this tomato soup – you\u00a0 make it twelve months of the year. \u00a0 The secret is\u00a0 canned tomatoes (but you must use top quality Italian canned whole tomatoes).\u00a0 The chicken stock should be a rich,\u00a0 home-made stock.\u00a0\u00a0 You do your culinary magic with onion, garlic, seasonings and dried basil (when fresh is not available).<\/p>\n

In a generous stock pot, over medium heat,\u00a0 saute the onions with oil,\u00a0 a good sprinkle of salt, more grinds of black pepper than you think you need, and around 1\/2 tsp red pepper flakes.\u00a0 When the onions become translucent (don’t brown them please) add the chopped garlic and saute for a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n

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Put this onion mixture into a large sauce pan. \u00a0\u00a0 Add the basil and oregano, canned tomatoes and the tomato paste and lower your heat to simmer.\u00a0 Let this cook away while you are preparing the roux.<\/p>\n

In a medium sized saucepan melt the butter.\u00a0 Add the flour and cook for a few minutes.\u00a0 Use a wooden spoon to mix the flour as it cooks. \u00a0 Increase the heat a little. \u00a0 Add the chicken stock and using a balloon whisk stir the sauce until it thickens.\u00a0 Make sure your sauce is lovely and smooth with no lumps.<\/p>\n

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Add the roux\u00a0 to the hot tomato mixture and mix well.\u00a0 Stir in the cream.\u00a0 Your soup is ready.\u00a0\u00a0 Garnish with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh basil or flat leaf parley.<\/p>\n

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TOMATO BASIL SOUP …Roxy’s Bistro’s signature soup<\/div>\n
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Author: Mrs Butterfingers<\/span><\/div>\n
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