No Cook Blender Tomato Soup Food

TOMATO SOUP (NO BLENDER NEEDED)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add onion and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft and translucent, but not brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Pour in tomatoes and water (I fill the cans will water to get the rest of the tomatoes out), stir to combine and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for one hour, until the flavours have mellowed and melded and the tomatoes have taken on a sweetness.
• Turn off the heat and, using a potato masher, mash the tomatoes until very smooth. Serve immediately.

BLENDER TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cut 1/2 pound of the tomatoes (2 medium) in half across the equator, and grate on the large holes of a box grater set over a bowl. Line a strainer with cheesecloth, and set over a bowl. Place the grated tomatoes in the cheesecloth and allow to drain for one hour. (The "tomato water" that drips through will have an intense, pure flavor.) Meanwhile, cut the remaining tomatoes in wedges and toss in a bowl with salt to taste, the garlic clove, vinegar and olive oil.
• After one hour, gather up the cheesecloth around the tomato pulp that remains and squeeze to extract all of the remaining juice. Transfer the juice to a blender. Add the tomato wedges and all of the juice in the bowl, along with the tomato paste, basil leaves and water. Blend until smooth (if necessary do this in two batches). Adjust seasoning, and if you want a hint of heat, add a small pinch of cayenne.
• Strain the soup through a medium strainer set over a bowl, pushing the soup through with a spatula or the bottom of a ladle. Serve right away, or for the best flavor refrigerate for one to 24 hours before serving. Blend again or whisk before serving. Serve, garnishing each bowl with slivered basil.

QUICK AND CREAMY BLENDER TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except the half and half in the blender, blend until smooth.
• Pour mixture into a pot, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add half and half, salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish as desired. Enjoy!