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Tomato Soup with Cheese Fondue Croutons

20 min
about 45 min
6
In autumn, as harvests peak and late summer flavours unfold, indulge in the enchantment of a comforting tomato soup elevated with gin-infused cheese fondue croutons! This unique pairing creates a gourmet delight best enjoyed warm, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil. Ideal in every way!
Ingredients
  • 1 fondue Chic! au gin by 1001 Fondues, snack size, 125 g (4 oz.), sliced into strips
  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 x 796 ml (28 oz) diced tomatoes, canned
  • Herbes de Provence, to taste
  • 450 ml (1 ¾ cups) vegetable broth
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) tomato paste
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 baguette
  • Fresh basil pesto
  • Salt and pepper
Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add tomatoes and Herbes de Provence. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vegetable broth, tomato paste, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Blend soup with a hand blender or electric mixer until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
  4. Cut the baguette into three and then slice horizontally. Toast or grill until golden. Brush the bread slices with basil pesto. Top with strips of raw cheese fondue. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until the internal temperature is at least 75 °C (167 °F).
  5. Serve the soup, drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Serve with cheese croutons. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Savour the essence of the harvest with a tomato soup perfected the 1001 Fondues way! Let it be the ultimate comforting starter for any occasion. Embrace the joy of this abundant season!

Chic! au gin
Chic! au gin Distillery Mariana

This superb cheese fondue is a uniquely innovative combination! The floral notes of the Mauricie-based Mariana distillery’s Violette gin are perfectly set off by a flavourful blend of local cheeses. Chic! au gin will delight fondue-lovers looking for something deliciously different.

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