Creamy Gin-infused Tomato Soup

Gin Soup Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes | 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🥗 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: Vegetable, Canadian, Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy

Description:

Have you ever craved that comforting yet refreshing taste of gin soup from your favorite local restaurant? This recipe, straight from the pages of a newspaper clipping, brings that experience to your own kitchen. Bursting with flavors of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of gin, this soup is a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 5 fresh tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1/3 cup gin
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 3/4 cup cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tomato Mixture:

   • In a glass bowl, combine the fresh tomatoes (chopped), garlic (minced), dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to blend the flavors.

2. Saute the Mushrooms:

   • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced button mushrooms and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Pour the prepared tomato mixture into the saucepan with the sautéed mushrooms.
   • Add the Tabasco sauce and gin to the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.

4. Simmer the Soup:

   • Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Be cautious not to let it boil excessively.

5. Add Cream:

   • Pour in the cream and continue heating the soup until it reaches just below boiling point. It’s important not to let it boil to preserve the flavors and texture.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once heated through, ladle the gin soup into serving bowls.
   • Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme or a drizzle of cream, if desired.
   • Serve immediately while it’s warm and comforting.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 392.6
• Fat Content: 35.6g
• Saturated Fat Content: 22.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 124mg
• Sodium Content: 535.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8.2g
• Fiber Content: 1.8g
• Sugar Content: 3.4g
• Protein Content: 4.8g

Indulge in the flavors of this exquisite gin soup, perfect for a cozy lunch or a light snack. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and depth of flavors.