Recipe

Caramelized Onion Soup with Golden Raisin Pesto

Submitted by: Jeanette Corvino, NY Grand Prize and Valerie Waters Wise Choice Award - Soups/Salads/Sides Dishes Wise Choices Recipe Contest

A burst of golden raisin flavor makes this healthy soup far from ordinary.

Details

Serves:
Serving size: Serving size: 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil, as needed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped or sliced
4 large ripe tomatoes; cored, peeled and diced*
1 qt. chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste

Golden Raisin Pesto

1/2 bunch cilantro
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Olive oil, as needed
1/4 c. pine nuts
1 c. California golden raisins
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cilantro leaves; for garnish
Whole California golden raisins; for garnish

PROCEDURE

In sautépan, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil until almost smoking. Add onions and cook until caramelized, stirring constantly. Stir in garlic and tomatoes, stirring all the while; cook about 5 minutes. Then add broth; bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes more. Salt and pepper to taste.

Golden Raisin Pesto

In blender or food processor, combine cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil as needed, pine nuts and raisins. Pulse until well blended and smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, adjust seasonings in soup; divide and ladle into bowls. Garnish with dollop of pesto, fresh cilantro leaves and whole raisins.

*One can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes may be substituted.

Chef's Note: If cream soup is preferred, purée soup in blender and add 1 cup of heavy cream.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 130(22% from fat); Total Fat 3.5g (sat 1g, mono 1g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 23g; Fiber 3g; Iron 2mg; Sodium 70mg; Calcium 28mg