WFDT 11/01/23

Cheese burger and fries

I attempted a tomato basil soup. I completely botched it.

I added a few carrots and that threw the taste off completely. It was also very acidic. Any tips on how to make it less acidic next time?

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Any tips on how to make it less acidic next time?

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A pinch of sugar or brown sugar helps.
If you don't want the sweetness, you can add a pinch of baking soda. Use it very sparingly, though.

Salt works too.

I add a splash of balsamic or worcestershire sometimes to add umami and it seems to help balance the acidity of the tomato.

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It was also very acidic. Any tips on how to make it less acidic next time?

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Did you hit it with heavy cream at the end? Most tomato soups that are creamy and comforting have cream in them.

I normally do a 50-50 mix of oven roasted roma tomatoes + (not roasted) San Marzano whole peeled canned tomatoes. On the same pan with the roma tomatoes, I sometimes roast a head of garlic and onion or shallot too. Otherwise I saute those.

Hit it with some chicken stock, blend until smooth, season to taste, simmer for a bit, and then cut the heat and add heavy cream. A little goes a long way, and it cuts the acidity well.

That seems to be exactly what I did except for I added carrots and I blended before they were cooked through. I may try again without carrots.

I placed about 12 halfs of Roma's hit it with SPG and some OO. Also did a head of garlic.

I sauted some shallots with butter, added a can of san marzanos with half a container of vegetable stock. Then added the roma's and garlic. Added a splash of balsamic, sugar, and heavy cream at the end.

Made something I hadn't eaten in 20 years. Beer Brats and peppers, had that with a side of potato soup.

Threw a couple of pork tenderloins on the pit, mashed potatoes, leftover beef gravy, green peas and crab salad. :)

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