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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 C. (1 stick) butter
1 C. flour
4 C. chicken broth
3 1/2 C. half-and-half
1 1/2 C. marinara sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes or 8-10 small tomatoes, diced
2 T. fresh basil, chopped or 1/2 tsp. dried
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1) Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook and stir for 5 minutes to slightly brown the mixture. Whisk in the broth. Increase the heat and cook and stir until thickened. Decrease the heat to low, stir in the half-and-half, and simmer for 20 minutes.

2) Stir in the marinara sauce, tomatoes, and basil, and cook until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as is chunky-style, or puree in a food processor or blender if you prefer a smooth soup.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12 Cups
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Serve with a salad and crackers or hot corn bread, bruschetta, French or Italian bread, or garlic bread.

 

 

 

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