Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup
Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 263 calories, 3g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. A mixture of onions, chicken broth, ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender.
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Mix in tomatoes and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 15 minutes.
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Transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersible hand blender), and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and gradually mix in the heavy cream.
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Pour soup through a strainer before serving.
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Garnish each serving with a sprig of basil.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings8
Health Score4
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