This is a very rich soup that if you have a formal dinner party, you could serve this and impress anybody. This is the kind of soup that will make you a reputation of Chef Status. If it needs any more accolades, I can't think of any that would give it justice. If I want to have a soup that will make me feel special, I make this one.

Ingredients:

3 - lbs. of fresh tomatoes, peeled and 1/4ed
2 - Garlic cloves minced
2 - tbsp. of butter or olive oil
1 - Leek, chopped
1 - carrot chopped
1 & 1/4 - qrts. Unsalted chicken stock
4 - ozs. Fresh, crumbled blue cheese
1/2 - cup of heavy cream
2 - Fresh basil or parsley sprigs (your choice)
3 - Strips of bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Now this is going to take a little work, but it is worth it. Heat oven to 400 degrees and spread tomatoes in a shallow baking dish. Salt and pepper and sprinkle the garlic on top and roast for 30 minutes.

In a large sauce pan add the oil/butter, leek, carrot and salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes over low heat. Stir constantly to meld the flavors and not burn ingredients. Next take the chicken stock and tomatoes add to sauce pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes.

Next add blue cheese, cream, bacon and herb and put in blender and process until smooth, might have to do this in batches. Taste and if necessary season to your liking. Reheat but make sure it doesn't boil and serve.
Man if you don't get kudos for this one, you never will and it is time to look for the door outta there.

F. Allen Putt
July 17, 2008

Source: http://www.successfulcookingfroma-z.com

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