Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato-Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 14 cup unsalted butter; 1 large onion, diced; 12 cup fresh basil, tightly packed, cut into ribbons; 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato puree; 2 (32 ounce) boxes chicken broth; 14 cup sugar (to taste); salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; half-and-half (optional)

Servings: persons

14 cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
12 cup fresh basil, tightly packed, cut into ribbons
4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 (10 ounce) cans tomato puree
2 (32 ounce) boxes chicken broth
14 cup sugar (to taste)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
half-and-half (optional)

1
Saute onions and basil in unsalted butter until onion is translucent.
2
Add diced tomatoes, tomato puree and chicken broth.
3
Add sugar, to taste.
4
Depends on the tartness of the tomatoes.
5
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.
6
You can use an immersion blender to break up the diced tomatoes or leave it chunky.
7
Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
8
Enjoy!

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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: 14 cup unsalted butter, 1 large onion, diced, 12 cup fresh basil, tightly packed, cut into ribbons, 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 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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