Soup Up Your Holiday Menu with Cotati Foodservice

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. If you’re looking for a way to impress your guests this year, why not add some hearty and flavorful soups to your menu? Cotati Foodservice has a wide variety of soups to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for your holiday feast. Soup up your menu with these 3 recipes:

Creamy Tomato Soup

This classic soup is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s made with fresh tomatoes, cream, and a hint of basil. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot with grilled cheese or a side salad.

French Onion Soup

This rich and savory soup is made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and Gruyère cheese.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 45 minutes.
3. Stir in the butter and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the beef broth, white wine, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Ladle the soup into individual ovenproof bowls. Top with Gruyère cheese and broil until melted and bubbly.

Butternut Squash Soup

This creamy and flavorful soup is made with roasted butternut squash, onions, and vegetable broth.

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Toss the butternut squash with olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
6. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add the roasted butternut squash, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
9. Purée the soup in a blender until smooth.
10. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche.

Cotati Foodservice: Your One-Stop Shop for Holiday Soup

Cotati Foodservice is your one-stop shop for all your holiday soup needs. They have a wide variety of soups to choose from, as well as all the other ingredients you need to create a delicious and memorable meal. So what are you waiting for? Visit Cotati Foodservice today and start planning your holiday menu!