Categories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and diced
- 5 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vermouth or white wine optional
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 bunch chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- 2 12 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and saute for ten minutes or until vegetables become tender.
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Add tomatoes and saute for 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken or vegetable stock, tomato juice, tomato paste and white wine or vermouth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
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Stir in sugar, basil leaves, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or allow to cool slightly and then process in small batches in a blender until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pot. Add the corn kernels and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Continue to cook for 5-to 7 minutes.
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Remove pot from heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.