Domatosoupa Recipe

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Domatosoupa

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Ingredients:

1	large	Mild Spanish onion
		-- finely chopped
1	med	Leek
		-- washed & finely chopped
3	tbsp	Fruity olive oil
1 1/4	lbs	Tomatoes, skinned, seeded
		-- and finely chopped
3		Sun-dried tomatoes
		-- snipped up & soaked in...
1/2	cup	Boiling water
1	tsp	Sugar
1		Garlic clove, minced
1/2		Orange, grated zest only
2	tbsp	Finely chopped fresh mint
1 1/2	cup	Thick yogurt or sour cream
1	tbsp	Flour (heaped)
		Salt & freshly ground pepper
1/2	cup	Minced flat-leaf parsley
		HERB BROTH
2	tbsp	Chopped fresh thyme, OR...
1	tbsp	-Dried thyme
2		Bay leaves
2	tbsp	Fresh marjoram, OR...
1	tbsp	-Dried oregano
1		Sprig of fresh parsley
2		Strips of lemon zest
		-- (about 2-inches long)
1/4	lbs	Onions
4		Garlic cloves
1	small	Hot dried chili pepper, OR..
1/2	tsp	-Cayenne
10		Black peppercorns
1		Clove
1	small	Cinnamon stick
		Salt

Procedures:

1	Prepare the herb broth: place all ingredients in a saucepan with 5 cups of water.
2	Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
3	Strain before using.
4	To make the soup: in a heavy-bottomed soup pot, saute onion and leek in olive oil until translucent.
5	Add chopped tomato.
6	In a mortar and pestle, pound the sun-dried tomatoes with their liquid to a paste, then add to the pot with the sugar.
7	Continue cooking over a moderately high heat for 2-3 minutes.
8	Stir in the garlic, grated orange zest, and mint, and cook another 2-3 minutes.
9	Gradually add the herb broth, cover, then allow soup to simmer for 30-45 minutes longer.
10	(soup may be prepared ahead of time up to this point).
11	In a bowl, mix together yogurt and flour until smooth.
12	Gradually add a spoonful of hot soup, stirring contantly.
13	Add another spoonful of soup, then slowly add yogurt mixture to soup pot, stirring all the while.
14	Continue cooking soup over a gentle heat, stirring, being careful not to let mixture curdle.
15	Adjust seasonings, then add the fresh parsley.
16	Serve immediately.
17	Ms.
18	Jacobs suggests fresh crusty bread, a green salads, olive and feta cheese as suitable accomaniments.