Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 2 - 16 ounce cans diced tomatoes; 2 -16 ounce cans tomato puree; 2 cups beef stock; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
1/2 cup diced celery
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 - 16 ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 -16 ounce cans tomato puree
2 cups beef stock
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

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1. In a heavy pot over medium heat melt the butter until it foams. Add the onion and celery and cook until tender, about five minutes. Add the oregano and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about thirty seconds.
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2. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it is completely absorbed and no clumps remain. Add the sugar, bay leaf and tomatoes and stir to combine. Slowly add the beef stock and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for thirty to forty minutes.
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3. Remove the pot from the heat and add the basil. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
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4. Working in batches, blend the soup until very smooth. Stir in the cream and return to the pot over low heat to gently warm.
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5. Serve with fresh basil.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 2 cloves minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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