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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) cognac
- 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 35-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed, juices reserved
- 2 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2/3 cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Directions
Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits.
Add the potatoes and broth to the stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and their juices, cream, gorgonzola and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender, or in batches in a blender, puree until smooth. Add the vinegar and serve in warm bowls with more basil and gorgonzola.
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By muddydan
on December 27, 2011
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Outstanding. I'm not a big fan of tomato soups in general but made this for my wife and daughter. Followed advice from reviews already posted, added about 3/4 cups 2% milk and 2 cups cream instead of all cream and a spoonful of tomato paste for a little more tomato flavor. Absolutely delicious. Definitely a little extra crumbled gorgonzola on top finishes it off nicely.
By Amy_Alise
Dallas, TX
on September 06, 2011
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This is probably my favorite soup to make!! I've made it a few times now and I think everytime, I like it a little bit more! I had a dinner party a few months ago and this soup stole the show, there wasn't a drop left! I personally use a little bit more gorgonzola to top each bowl off with.
By Sanjolisa
San Jose, CA
on March 14, 2011
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This was great!!! Really good flavor, very hearty. I made it almost exactly as written except used vegetable stock and only added 1 cup of cream. It was perfect. Super comfort food. mmmm
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