Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 6 cups vegetable stock (can use chicken stock); 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon brandy; 3/4 cup basil pesto

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
6 cups vegetable stock (can use chicken stock)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon brandy
3/4 cup basil pesto

1
Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and sugar and saute until caramelized.
2
Add the thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne and stir.
3
Add the stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add the cream and brandy. Simmer 5 minutes.
5
Remove the bay leaves and puree about half of the soup in a blender until smooth.
6
Return the puree to the soup pot.
7
Add the basil pesto and heat through.
8
Serve. Can garnish with a little parmesan or mozzarella, fresh chives, croutons -- .

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tomato Basil Soup

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