Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato-Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 2 stalks celery, coarsley chopped; 1 carrot, coarsly chopped; 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 20 fresh plum tomatoes, cored and coarsley chopped; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; ½ cup softened unsalted butter, cubed; 10 large fresh basil leaves, snipped; salt

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsley chopped
1 carrot, coarsly chopped
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
20 fresh plum tomatoes, cored and coarsley chopped
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ cup softened unsalted butter, cubed
10 large fresh basil leaves, snipped
salt

1
In soup kettle, saute onion, celery, carrot, thyme and bay leaf in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes.
2
Turn heat to high; quickly stir garlic into vegetables.
3
Add tomatoes and pepper; heat to simmer.
4
Cook 15 minutes.
5
Puree soup in blender or food processor.
6
Strain through moderately fine sieve into kettle.
7
Whisk in cubed butter and basil.
8
Remove bay leaf.
9
Salt to taste.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped, 2 stalks celery, coarsley chopped, 1 carrot, coarsly chopped, 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves, 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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