Refreshing Chilled Tomato Broth with Basil Oil Cubes
A refreshing chilled tomato broth served with a melting basil oil cube for a burst of herbal flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cupsripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1small shallot, minced
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cupfresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cupolive oil
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tspsugar (optional)
Instructions
- Blend tomatoes, shallot, and garlic until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Season the tomato broth with salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Blend basil leaves with olive oil until smooth. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid (about 1 hour).
- To serve, pour chilled tomato broth into bowls and add a frozen basil oil cube to each. Let it melt slightly before enjoying.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.