Fresh tomatoes are cooked in a chicken stock seasoned with celery, basil and onion salt then blended with cheddar cheese. This is a free sample recipe of our Quick-Smart™ premium recipe collection. The complete Premium Collection is available by sub
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 3 whole fresh tomatoes
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground basil
- 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
PREPARATION:
Combine tomatoes, and celery in food processor and blend until coarsely chopped.
Pour into large saucepan, add chicken stock and scallions, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Add cream. Season with basil, salt, and pepper. Cook over very low heat for five minutes. Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Serve at once.