Ingredients
4 bacon , sliced and diced
½ cup onion, chopped
12 fresh tomatoes
1 small tomato paste
3 lemon rind strips
1 large carrot, sliced
2 large chicken broth
2 tsp white pepper
salt and pepper
½ tsp thyme
2 tsp basil
4 tbsp parsley
parsley , garnish, chopped
basil, garnish, chopped
fried garlic croutons, garnish
Preparation
Heat bacon in pan.
When fat has run, add butter; melt. Add onions; cook gently 5 to 6 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
Add tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon rind, stock, carrot, white pepper, salt, pepper, sugar and herbs; bring to a boil.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Put through a processor or blend in a blender.
Adjust seasoning.
Serve hot; sprinkle with parsley and basil and croutons.
