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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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4.8 from 17 reviews

This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for any time of the year. The combination of fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy Parmesan cheese creates a luxurious soup that will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup:

  • 4 stalks celery, chopped into thirds to fit processor
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into thirds
  • 1/2 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 14 oz. cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1–2 cups milk, half and half, or heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely minced (or mince by hand).
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in oil in a large Dutch oven/soup pot over medium heat. Sauté minced vegetables for 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add Broth and Tomatoes: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add tomatoes and all seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Finish Soup: Stir in Parmesan cheese, milk/half and half/cream, and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Adjust consistency with additional broth or cream. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Puree Soup: For a smoother texture, puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Be cautious of hot liquid expanding in the blender.
  6. Serve: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes well for longer storage.

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Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Tomato Soup, Basil Soup, Comforting Soup

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