Charred Tomato Soup with Melted Mozzarella (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Charred Tomato Soup with Melted Mozzarella (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet and add the canola oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the tomatoes in a single layer. Season with salt, to taste, and add the sugar. You want to blister the skin slightly, drawing out water from the tomatoes, to intensify their flavor. Add the vermouth. Continue cooking on low heat.
  3. In a soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and add the garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the oregano and stir to blend. Allow to cook, over low heat, until the shallots and garlic become tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and the water. Turn the heat down to medium and cook until the tomato flesh starts to lose shape, 12 to 15 minutes. At this point, the soup should be mushy and blender-ready. If there are still some hard pieces, add a little more water and cook for a few additional minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  4. Put about half of the tomato soup in the blender and puree until smooth. Next, puree the roasted Roma tomatoes in the blender until smooth, adding the remaining olive oil through the top in a slow, steady stream. Taste for seasoning. Add both back to the remaining chunky soup. Taste for seasoning.
  5. On a flat surface, slice bread into 4 by 1/2-inch thick slices. Tear each piece into a freeform shape that sits nicely across the top of your soup bowls (the nice torn edges will get super crispy). Set on a sheet tray and toast in oven for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly golden and crispy.
  6. Ladle the soup into crocks or small oven-proof bowls. Top with 1 piece of toasted bread per bowl. Finish with some shredded mozzarella and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 585.54 Kcal (2452 kJ)
Calories from fat 295.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.86g 51%
Cholesterol 31.94mg 11%
Sodium 309.49mg 13%
Potassium 999.99mg 21%
Total Carbs 46.85g 16%
Sugars 18.75g 75%
Dietary Fiber 6.07g 24%
Protein 18.36g 37%
Vitamin C 48.4mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 308.3mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.57 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.87g 51%
Cholesterol 5.7mg 11%
Sodium 55.27mg 13%
Potassium 178.59mg 21%
Total Carbs 8.37g 16%
Sugars 3.35g 75%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 24%
Protein 3.28g 37%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 20%
Iron 0.3mg 11%
Calcium 55.1mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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