Tomato Vodka Soup Recipes

TOMATO VODKA

Steps:

• Cut each of the tomatoes into 8 pieces and put them into a large glass jar. Add the vodka, stir to combine, and cover. Put in a cool, dark place for at least 5 days and up to 7 days, stirring every day. After 7 days, strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids.
• To store, pour tomato vodka back into its original bottle, and keep in a cool, dark place.

TOMATO VODKA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, heat the butter and add garlic and onion. Saute until onion is clear. Add the tomatoes and paprika bring to a heavy simmer, turn down heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain the soup into another pot and force through a sieve Discard the solids.
• Return the soup to a simmer. In a small bowl combine the sour cream and the flour, mixing thoroughly. Whip this mixture into the soup until it's smooth and lump free. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce and thicken a bit. Add salt and pepper. When ready to serve, add the vodka and serve immediately.

CHILLED TOMATO AND VODKA SOUP

Steps:

• Remove cores from tomatoes, then drop them into boiling water for 1 minute. Let cool slightly then peel off skins and chop.
• Dice celery, green onions and jalapeno pepper. Put all these ingredient inot a blender. Add vodka and lemon juice. Blend.
• Add tomato juice and horseradish. Blend again, then season.
• Chill. Serve sprinkled with fresh chives.