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Posted July 23rd, 2007

FabulousFoods.com Recommends: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups, by James Peterson, (2000, Wiley)

Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups

Servings:	14
Author Notes:	Tomato and basil are a wonderful combination, as this soup proves. Please, don't even dream of using dried basil here. For the soup to have it's wonderful flavor, fresh basil is a must. Serve with your favorite sandwich for a fabulous lunch.
Ingredients:	1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or pressed 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cans (28 ounces each) tomatoes, plus their juice 2/3 cup puréed basil 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 cups vegetable stock
Instructions:	In bottom of a heavy stock pot, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil for about five minutes or until soft. Add all other ingredients except Parmesan and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for about 20 minutes. Remove 2 cups of hot soup and whisk the cheese into it. Return the soup and cheese mixture to the stock pot. Adjust seasonings and serve. Garnish with a basil leave if desired.