Soups

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Marie Poulson
March 31, 2015
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One of my favorite Italian Soups is Creamy Tomato Basil Soup. It screams comfort, and as the name declares, it is riddled with my favorite herb on the entire planet…basil. I can’t get enough of it! I grow it year round, in a pot by my big window.

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3 Tbs. olive oil
1 c. chopped carrots (about 3 large carrots)
1 medium red onion, diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 Tbs. coarse salt
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
3 Tbs. tomato paste
10 medium tomatoes (fresh on the vine is best)
1/3 c. fresh, chopped basil
2 c. water
2 1/2 tsp. Better than Bullion
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
Heat a large skilled to medium heat. When pan is hot add olive oil. When oil dimples it is ready to add the veggies. Add the chopped onion and carrots to the pan and saute for 3 - 5 minutes. Add minced...
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Nutritions

Calories
899

Sodium
181mg
7% DV

Fat
84g
130% DV

Protein
12g
24% DV

Carbs
41g
14% DV

Fiber
11g
46% DV

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Sodium
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0% DV

Fat
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0% DV

Protein
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Carbs
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