Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Rich, Velvety, Better Than Canned)

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Rich, Velvety, Better Than Canned)

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This creamy tomato basil soup is rich, velvety, and deeply flavored with fresh basil and cream. A homemade classic that is far better than anything from a can. Ready in 35 minutes.

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Cooking tools:

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowl
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes, with the juice.
  • 2 carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup).
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1 cup).
  • 3 ribs celery, finely diced (about 1 cup).
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste.
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.
  • ½ cup butter.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour.
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • 1½ cups half and half (or whole milk).
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.

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