Ingredients

How to make it

  • Melt the butter in large stockpot over med. heat. Add the onions and cook till softened,about 5 mins.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant ,about 2 mins.. Add the flour and cook until lightly toasted,about 2 mins. Add the cognac and scrape ther pan with wooden spoon to release any browned bits.
  • Add the potatoes and broth to the stockpot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer till potatoes are tender,about 15 mins.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices,cream,gorgonzola and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Using immersion blender,or in batches in blender,puree till smooth. Add the vinegar and serve in warm bowls with more basil and gorgonzola.

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  • foodiefreak 14 years ago
    I am sooooo drooling!
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    " It was excellent "
    jimrug1 ate it and said...
    Wow!! Brandy, My favorite cheese!! A must try for sure.... Jim
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    " It was excellent "
    notyourmomma ate it and said...
    Heavens, this sounds wonderful. I'm sure the brandy and the vinegar will add a certain spark to this soup. Yummy.
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  • krumkake 15 years ago
    Oh my goodness, pleclare, does that ever sound tmepting...LOVE tomatoes with bleu cheese, how fun to add it to some soup! Gotta try this...thanks!
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    " It was excellent "
    leebear ate it and said...
    SOUNDS WONDERFUL!GREAT POST!HIGH 5! CAROL LEE
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    " It was excellent "
    sparow64 ate it and said...
    love this!
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    The cognac and cider vinegar sound really interesting here. Can't wait to try this one, it sounds wonderful!
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    " It was excellent "
    lacrenshaw ate it and said...
    This sounds fabulous, pat! Thanks for the wonderful post and you get my five, my friend.
    Lorraine
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