Spicy Tomato Soup:
Preparation time: 50 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
1 Tbs. olive oil.
1 Tbs.butter(optiona1).
1% cups minced onion.
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed.
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dill (or more, to taste)
lots of freshly ground black pepper
can "crushed concentrated tomatoes"
2 cups water.
1 Tbs. honey (optional)
1 Tbs. mayonnaise or sour cream
2 medium-sized fresh tomatoes, diced for the top: yogurt, finely minced parsley and/ or basil leaves, or finely minced scallions or chives.
1) Heat olive oil (plus or minus optional butter) in a kettle or a Dutch oven. Add onion, garlic, salt, dill, and black pepper. Stir over medium heat for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
2) Add canned crushed tomatoes, water, and optional honey. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
3) About 5 minutes before serving, whisk in mayonnaise or sour cream, and stir in diced fresh tomatoes. Serve hot, topped With yogurt and freshly minced herbs.
