Tomato-Basil Cream Soup - Upper Arlington Public Library

Ingredients

• 4 shallots (diced)
• 1/2 pound leeks (rinsed carefully and chopped)
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (or 3) (pressed or 3 cloves)
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 2 can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped (14 1/2 oz.)
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 can chicken broth (14 1/2 oz.)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whipping cream
• Croutons
• mozzarella cheese, shredded