Kentucky Tomato Bliss

Kentucky Tomato Bliss, a vegetarian American classic that features a surprising twist of strong black coffee, enhancing the natural sweetness of fresh garden tomatoes. This comforting soup is perfect for summer days and pairs beautifully with grilled cheese sandwiches.

With its smooth texture and robust flavor profile, this dish is versatile enough for lunch or dinner. Plus, it’s dairy-friendly for those with allergies. Easily find this recipe and more in your easyChef Pro cookbook, where you can utilize the shopping list feature for the best cost per serving.

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Recipe Collection: Lunch

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Overview

This creamy Kentucky Tomato Soup offers a unique twist with the addition of strong, black coffee, enhancing the flavors of fresh garden tomatoes. It's a delightful summer dish that pairs perfectly with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) butter
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 0.5 Cup carrots, minced
• 2 Stalks celery, minced
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 Cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
• 2.5 Cups fresh tomatoes, minced
• 1 8 Ounce (oz) can tomato sauce
• 0.75 Cup strong brewed coffee
• 0.25 Cup water
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) white sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 0.33 Cup heavy cream

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and parsley. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, coffee, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Carefully pour the hot soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the lid with a folded kitchen towel and start the blender with a few quick pulses before pureeing until smooth. Repeat in batches if necessary.
4. Return the pureed soup to a clean pot. Stir in the heavy cream and heat until warm, ensuring not to boil.
5. Serve hot, optionally with grilled cheese sandwiches. Enjoy!