Essence Of Tomatoes
This refreshing tomato essence recipe captures the essence of summer with its vibrant mix of flavors and aromas. Packed with vine-ripened tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of heat, this chilled soup is a celebration of the season's bounty. Impress your guests with this elegant dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2½kg cherry vine-ripened tomatoes , roughly chopped
- 1 stick celery , finely chopped
- 1 small shallot , finely chopped
- half fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove , finely chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme , roughly chopped
- 4 leaves tarragon , roughly chopped
- handful basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- 5 drops Worcestershire sauce
- 3 drops Tabasco sauce
- 4 basil leaves, finely sliced, plus 4 small sprigs
- 6 large plum vine tomatoes , skinned, seeded and finely diced
- good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together with 1 tbsp sea salt, cover with cling film and marinate for 6 hrs. Then, in a food processor, pulse the tomato mix in batches until roughly chopped – don’t over-chop them to a mush.
- Place three layers of muslin cloth, or a new kitchen cloth, over a large bowl and pour the mix into the cloth. Tie up with string and hang in a cold place for at least 15 mins over the bowl to collect the tomato essence. Set aside the pulp. Taste and correct the seasoning, if necessary, then cool in the fridge.
- To serve, spoon a quarter of the diced tomato into the centre of four bowls. Carefully pour the chilled tomato essence around the tomato towers and garnish with the basil and a small drizzling of olive oil.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 141 calories
- Fat Content: 3 grams fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 25 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 6 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.3 milligram of sodium
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