TSR Version of Applebees Tomato Basil Soup by Todd WIlbur

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   Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and then add onion and garlic.

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   Saute for about 1 minute.

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   Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

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   Turn off the heat and let mixture cool, uncovered, for 30 minutes or so.

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   You can let it sit for as long as an hour, if you like.

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   Pour approximately half of the tomato mixture into a blender.

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   Put the lid on the blender and hold it down with a dish towel.

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   Mixture may still be hot and you don't want the lid of the blender to pop off.

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   Blend on high speed for about a minute, pour the mixture into a large bowl or pitcher, then add the rest of the mixture to the blender and blend on high speed for a minute.

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    Pour all of the pureed tomato mixture back into the saucepan and then add the remaining ingredients.

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    Bring the soup back up to a bubble then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

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    Serve approximately one cup of soup with a garnish of 3 or 4 croutons on top and a sprinkling of shredded Parmesan cheese.

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    Note- Be careful of what brand of canned tomatoes you use.

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    Use one you know is good.

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    I have made this twice now and when I used the Kroger brand tomatoes, it was excellent.

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    When I used a name brand, it actually had a rather metallic taste to it from the canned tomatoes so be aware of the flavor of what you use in this since the tomatoes are the prominent flavor.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.