Got tomatoes? Make this simple chilled tomato soup recipe

Tomato soup recipes don’t get any easier than this. Puree fresh, flavorful tomatoes, strain the seeds and skins and flavor simply with salt and pepper. Chill the puree quickly over an ice bath, or refrigerate until mealtime. To serve, garnish the soup with fresh basil, crunchy croutons and burrata cheese. Simple as it may be, this is one recipe that perfectly showcases one of summer’s favorite fruits.

OBIKA’S CHILLED ORGANIC TOMATO SOUP

Total time: 20 minutes, plus chilling time | Serves 4 to 6

Note: Adapted from Obika Mozzarella Bar and Ristorante

2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes

Salt and black pepper

4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

2 to 3 dozen croutons, for garnish

4 to 6 tablespoons stracciatella di burrata or burrata cheese, for garnish

Cut the tomatoes into large pieces. Puree the tomatoes in a blender or in a bowl using a hand blender until smooth and creamy. Strain to remove the seeds, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper (seasoning will vary depending on type and ripeness of the tomatoes). Chill the puree over an ice bath or refrigerate just until cold. Pour into individual bowls, drizzling over a little olive oil and garnishing with fresh basil leaves. Finish each with 5 to 6 croutons and a tablespoon of stracciatella di burrata.

Each of 6 servings: Calories 164; Protein 3 grams; Carbohydrates 6 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Fat 14 grams; Saturated fat 3 grams; Cholesterol 9 mg; Sugar 4 grams; Sodium 21 mg.

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