ENTERTAINING
What are your favorite dishes for
simple entertaining at home?
PHIL: Something off the grill. Chicken
a couple of different ways, lots of
sides. I just like for everyone to relax
and enjoy.
I am planning on making the tomato
soup when I get home. What are
some other sides you like to serve
with the soup for a spring luncheon?
PHIL: A vegetable plate, pan-fried corn,
fresh spinach and beets.
TOMATO SOUP
6 ounces butter
1 ounce garlic cloves
6 ounces carrots, chopped
8 ounces onions, chopped
4 ounces celery, chopped
1 28-ounce can Alta Cucina tomatoes
2 cups heavy cream
ΒΌ ounce basil
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Add butter and vegetables to thick
bottomed stock pot and sweat until
softened. Once softened, add all tomatoes and warm through on low heat.
Once tomatoes are warmed, add cream
and cook until cream is warm. Remove
from heat, add basil, salt and pepper.
Blend thoroughly with stick blender.
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