Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup onion, finely chopped; ¼ cup leek, finely diced (white part only); ¼ cup carrot, finely diced; ¼ cup celery, finely diced; ½ cup flour; 1 pint chicken broth; 1 pint cream; ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; salt & fresh ground pepper; ½ cup fresh basil, chopped; ¾ teaspoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade; 8 slices French bread; 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
¼ cup leek, finely diced (white part only)
¼ cup carrot, finely diced
¼ cup celery, finely diced
½ cup flour
1 pint chicken broth
1 pint cream
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon honey
salt & fresh ground pepper
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
¾ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade
8 slices French bread
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

1
Saute garlic, onion, leeks, carrots and celery in butter until tender.
2
Add flour to make a roux.
3
Whisk in the broth, cream and Worcestershire sauce.
4
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and honey and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
5
Do not allow to boil.
6
Mix in the salt and pepper (to taste), basil and vinegar.
7
Continue to simmer for another 10-20 minutes.
8
Toast the french bread.
9
Top bread with cheese and place under broiler until bubbly.
10
Dish soup up into individual bowls.
11
Place a piece of the melted cheese bread in the center of the soup.
12
Sprinkle with fresh basil chiffonade.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ cup onion, finely chopped, ¼ cup leek, finely diced (white part only), and more.

Yes, Cream of Tomato Basil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

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