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Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced or sliced
2- 28 oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained (reserve the liquid)
1 Tbsp. basil puree or fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup reserved tomato liquid (from the cans)
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper

Garnish:

Olivia's Croutons
basil pesto
fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot over medium high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook til translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Cook for another minute til fragrant. Add the drained diced tomatoes, basil and thyme and cook, uncovered, for another 10 minutes until the flavors meld together.

Add the reserved tomato liquid and chicken broth. Stir and lower the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. In small batches, puree the chunky soup in a blender or use an immersion blender til the desired consistency is achieved. Stir in heavy cream til well incorporated. Re-season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Garnish with basil pesto, Parmesan shavings or Olivia's Croutons if desired.

 

 

 

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