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15 Minutes

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Lunch or Dinner

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

1/2 stick Butter

1 clove Fresh Garlic, Chopped

1 large Carrot, Chopped

1 stalk Celery, Chopped

1/2 medium size White Onion, Chopped

1 3/4 pounds (5 cups) Ripe Tomatoes, Chopped (With Juices)

1 quart Chicken Stock or Broth

2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes or 1 Tablespoon Chicken Soup Base

2 tablespoons Tomato Paste

1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped

2/3 cup Heavy Cream

To Taste Salt & Pepper

Step 1

In a medium large sauce pot, saute garlic, onion, carrot and celery in butter over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Do not brown.

Step 2

Add the chopped potatoes, chicken stock (or broth), the chicken base, tomato paste and chopped basil. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer slowly.

Step 3

Simmer mixture under VERY low heat for 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are fully cooked and tender.

Step 4

Add the heavy cream and whisk in. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 6

Blend the entire mixture with a hand immersion blender stick, food processor or traditional blender.

Step 7

Strain the soup into a new sauce pot and bring to a slow simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

NOTE: If you desire the soup to be thicker, dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 4 tablespoons of cold water or chicken stock and slowly add to the simmering soup while whisking until your desired thickness is achieved.

Step 1

In a medium large sauce pot, saute garlic, onion, carrot and celery in butter over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Do not brown.

Step 2

Add the chopped potatoes, chicken stock (or broth), the chicken base, tomato paste and chopped basil. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer slowly.

Step 3

Simmer mixture under VERY low heat for 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are fully cooked and tender.

Step 4

Add the heavy cream and whisk in. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 6

Blend the entire mixture with a hand immersion blender stick, food processor or traditional blender.

Step 7

Strain the soup into a new sauce pot and bring to a slow simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

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A Little Story About This Dish…

So many of us grew up loving Cream of Tomato Soup. It’s always been an American Go-To comfort soup classic. Especially when paired with a Grilled Cheese sandwich!

This recipe is made with FRESH, ripe tomatoes, FRESH sweet basil and heavy cream.

It’s rich, smooth and the perfect soup to warm your soul and satisfy any tomato lover.

This soup can be garnished with chopped, fresh, sweet basil, a dollop of sour cream and even a few shreds of cheddar cheese for a dramatic presentation.

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