Joe'S Italian Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Joe'S Italian Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 4 cups ground tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
4 cups ground tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Melt the butter with the oil over low heat in a heavy bottom pot.
2
Add the onion; wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes, stirring.
3
Add the tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook over medium-low heat for 60 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
4
Add basil. Stir in the cream or half & half, simmer for another 30 minutes.
5
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
6
Note: When tomatoes are in-season use fresh tomatoes, blanch for 8 minutes and process with food processor. In the winter, use a San Marzano-type canned tomato, drain half of the liquid and process in food processor.

384

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Joe'S Italian 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.

Joe'S Italian Tomato Basil Soup

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