Tomato Basil Soup
Wednesday, March 13th 2019, 4:44 pm
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News 9
Tomato Basil Soup
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or pureed
- 1-2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ***1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ***Parmesan cheese rind (tough edge of the cheese)
- In a large stock pot, drizzle olive oil in the bottom of the pan.
- Sauté onion and garlic on medium low heat till onions are translucent.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add salt and pepper to season.
- Gently pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken stock.
- Add the dried basil, 3 inch piece of Parmesan cheese rind, 1 teaspoon sea salt/pepper and stir.
- Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes.
- Stir periodically.
- Add brown sugar if you prefer your tomato soup to be “sweeter”.
- Pour the whipping cream into the soup and stir to blend.
- To make a smooth texture to your soup use an immersion blender or blender to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve with your favorite crusty bread and green salad!
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