The BEST Copycat Zupas Tomato Basil Soup

January 12, 2018

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This Copycat Zupas Tomato Basil Soup is spot on! With fresh made basil pesto, whole tomatoes, and sauteed vegetables, cooked slow, and pureed smooth. This is one soup you’ll love to create at home served with al dente orzo pasta!

1 recipe Classic Pesto as follows:
4 oz fresh basil (Around 2 cups, packed; I bought two 2oz containers available at my store.)
1 cup pine nuts ( toasted )
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
5 large cloves of garlic
2 tsp sea salt
1½ cups pure olive oil
Soup:
½ cup (1 stick) butter
6 to 7 stalks celery ( diced around 2½ cups )
1 large onion ( diced around 1½ cups )
1 Tbsp dried oregano
4 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes peeled with juices ( do not drain )
1 quart half & half
Salt ( to taste )

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Nutritions

Calories
513

Sodium
1257mg
52% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
42g
14% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

Dinner Slow Cooker