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Tomato Basil Soup

A creamy, delicious soup that pairs perfectly with a homemade Caprese Sandwich!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 oz fresh basil chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 14 1/2 oz cans of whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 + 1 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 6oz can of tomato paste

Method
 

  1. Drain tomatoes and reserve liquid.
  2. Roast tomatoes on a sheet pan under broiler for 12-15 minutes.
  3. Remove and let tomatoes rest while you prepare other ingredients.
  4. Add 3 Tablespoons butter to pot and start to melt over medium heat.
  5. Add diced onion to melted butter and cook until soft then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. Turn heat to low and add fresh basil.
  7. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste and cook for at least 30 minutes but up to 45 minutes.
  8. Use an immersion blender and blend until smooth.
  9. Add cream slowly while stirring soup and then add last tablespoon of butter.
  10. Add a sprig or two of fresh basil to soup for garnish and serve alongside Caprese Sandwiches!