COLD TOMATO-THYME SOUP WITH GRILLED GARLIC CROUTONS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Tomato     Freeze/Chill     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 cups finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
2 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
3 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped (about 5 cups)
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
3 3/4-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
1 garlic clove, halved
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, finely chopped garlic and bay leaf. Cover; cook until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover; cook until tomatoes release juices, about 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until juices evaporate, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add broth and chopped thyme. Partially cover pot and simmer until mixture is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Cool soup slightly. Discard bay leaf. Puree half of soup in blender. Stir into soup in pot. Season with salt and pepper. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of bread slices. Grill bread until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Rub garlic clove halves over bread. Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Divide cold soup among bowls. Top with croutons. Garnish with thyme.

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I've never been a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Satenig Aghboshian
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves tomatoes. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons add a delicious crunch.


Mithoo Ch
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


najeebullah niazman
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This soup is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are just amazing.


Nothing is possible
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Rifat hasen (RG GAMER YT)
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and the grilled garlic croutons add a delicious crunch.


islam nazmul
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I love this soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Phiniace Chisambi
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This soup is the perfect way to use up ripe tomatoes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Rajia Sultana
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I've never been a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Luyanda Makua
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves tomatoes. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons add a delicious crunch.


Kakyo Georgina
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I love this soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Zohaib Ali
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This soup is the perfect way to use up ripe tomatoes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Puskar Pangeni
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I've never been a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Asher Ozuna
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves tomatoes. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the grilled garlic croutons add a delicious crunch.


Mariska Maritz
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and the grilled garlic croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Johnny Tango
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This soup is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are just amazing.


Alt__ w3irdcor3
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Amina Abdi
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and the grilled garlic croutons add a delicious crunch.