Caramelized Onion Soup with Golden Raisin Pesto
Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
- olive oil as needed
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped or sliced
- 4 large ripe tomatoes; cored peeled and diced*
- 1 qt. chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to tasteGolden Raisin Pesto
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- olive oil as needed
- 1/4 c. pine nuts
- 1 c. California golden raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro leaves; for garnish
- Whole California golden raisins; for garnish
Instructions
- 1 In sautépan, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil until almost smoking.2 Add onions and cook until caramelized, stirring constantly.3 Stir in garlic and tomatoes, stirring all the while; cook about 5 minutes.4 Then add broth; bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes more. Salt and pepper to taste.5 Golden Raisin Pesto6 In blender or food processor, combine cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil as needed, pine nuts and raisins.7 Pulse until well blended and smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.8 To serve, adjust seasonings in soup; divide and ladle into bowls. Garnish with dollop of pesto, fresh cilantro leaves and whole raisins.
- *Notes: One can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes may be substituted. If cream soup is preferred, purée soup in blender and add 1 cup of heavy cream.
- Source: California Raisin Marketing Board
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Is there something I can use in place of the Cilantro?
I added the star note, it is just that you can use a can of tomatoes instead of fresh.
I want to make this recipe. It looks delicious. I have one question though. Why is there a star next to the tomatoes? Is there something I should know before making the dish?
i have tried a few of the recipes and have enjoyed the results.