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  • Tomato Basil Soup

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    Servings: 4
    by Jaz Cooks
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    The dried basil is best for this recipe. It is delicious, heary and creamy - perfect with a cheesy panini!

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 2 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, fire-roasted if available w/ jalapenos if available
    • 2 cups Water
    • Enough chicken broth seasoning for 3-4 cups broth
    • 1 tablespoon DRIED basil
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (omit if jalapenos in tomatoes)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1/2 cup half and half - more to taste

    Directions

    1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium high heat.
    2. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
    3. Add tomatoes, basil, water and seasonings and bring to a boil.
    4. Reduce to simmer, and let simmer about 1/2 hour, to let flavor develop.
    5. Use an immersion blender or place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
    6. Stir in half and half.
    7. Return to pot, and slowly heat to desired temperature. Do not boil.

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    • grace
      grace
      This receipe is great i used turkey broth instead of water, spice it up to taste. Nice and warm for cool days.

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