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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- Savory Tomato Soup - Adapted From Ina Garten's Easy Tomato Soup, Barefoot Contessa Fool Proof
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3 cups yellow onion, chopped (2 onions)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 cups beef stock (or chicken stock if you don't want to be a rebel)
- 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
- large pinch of saffron threads
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup orzo (or any other small pasta)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2446g | |
| Calories 1520 | |
| Calories from Fat 610 | 40% |
| Total Fat 69.39g | 87% |
| Saturated Fat 21.31g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 4272mg | 178% |
| Potassium 3914mg | 112% |
| Total Carbs 193.54g | 52% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.0g | 90% |
| Sugars 21.62g | 14% |
| Protein 46.4g | 74% |
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