Tina’s Garden-Fresh Tomato Soup | Texas Co-op Power

Ingredients

• 20 medium-large ripe tomatoes, or more as desired
• 2 cans chicken broth (14.5 ounces each), divided use
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (choose red, yellow or orange for the best color)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste, or more as desired
• 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk