Charred Tomato and Fresh Herb Soup

ingredients

• 5 large tomatoes, grilled until skin blisters
• 5 basil leaves, julienned
• 4 cups vegetable stock, canned or home-made
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam
• 1 tablespoon Chicken & Pork Spice Rub

directions

1. Puree cooled, charred tomatoes and combine with garlic, basil, Chicken & Pork Spice Rub, Garlic & Onion jam and vegetable stock.
2. Heat thoroughly.
3. Melt butter and add flour.
4. Cook 2-3 minutes and add to heated soup.
5. Add cream and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with Stonewall Kitchen Downeast Crackers for dipping