Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 medium leek, cleaned and finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 bouquet garni (see note); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried leaf basil; 4 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 ½ cups chicken stock; ½ cup half-and-half or ½ cup heavy cream; 1 ½ tablespoons salt; 1 fresh ground pepper; 3 -5 whole fresh basil leaves or 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, sliced
1 medium leek, cleaned and finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 bouquet garni (see note)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried leaf basil
4 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup half-and-half or ½ cup heavy cream
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 fresh ground pepper
3 -5 whole fresh basil leaves or 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

1
Heat butter and oil in 2-quart saucepan.
2
Add onion, leek, carrot, celery, bouquet garni, and basil and saute 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook about 5 minutes.
4
Sprinkle with flour and mix well.
5
Add chicken stock, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes.
6
Remove bouquet garni.
7
Pour into food processor fitted with steel blade or into blender and puree.
8
Pass through a fine strainer (use a rubber spatula to help force liquid through).
9
Return to saucepan and add half and half or heavy cream.
10
Bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Taste for seasoning with salt and pepper.
13
Serve hot with fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley for garnish.
14
Variation: Omit basil and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons curry powder for a completely different taste.
15
Note: To make a bouquet garni, wrap a parsley stem, bay leaf, and a sprig of fresh thyme in cheesecloth and tie with string.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 medium leek, cleaned and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup

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