Silky Summer Tomato Soup With Spinach Coulis Recipes

Steps:

• For the tomato soup:.
• Cut the tomatoes into 2- to 3-inch chunks. Finely puree the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, salt, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Push the puree through a food mill fitted with the fine screen, then add enough Tabasco to the soup to suit your taste. (You should have about 6 cups of soup.) Refrigerate until cool.
• For the spinach coulis:.
• Pick out and discard any damaged leaves and seal the leaves in a plastic bag. Place the bag in a microwave onion and microwave the spinach on high for 1 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer the spinach to a blender. Add the oil, salt, and water and process for about 1 minute, stopping the machine once or twice to push any pieces of spinach clinging to the sides down into the mixture. When it's smooth, transfer the spinach puree to a bottle or jar, cover tightly, and refrigerate.
• To serve, ladle out about 1 1/2 cups soup per person. Garnish each bowl with 1 to 2 tablespoons of spinach coulis.
• Note: The spinach coulis can be made up to a week ahead and refrigerated.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and onion and saute until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
• Add the tortellini and cook halfway, about 5 minutes for frozen pasta, less if using fresh.
• Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the pasta is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle into the soup and cook, stirring about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and serve.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onions in oil over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in spinach; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Garnish individual servings with cheese if desired.