Nordstrom’s Tomato Basil Soup
(from SallyV’s recipe box)
This soup is rather famous, ranked regularly on lists of Best Tomato Soup.
Source: Serious Eats
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 6 T. olive oil
- 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 T. dried basil, crushed (yes, dried!)
- 3 28-oz. cans whole Roma tomatoes
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 pint heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion and cook until beginning to soften, 10 minutes, then add basil and cook until vegetables are completely soft, about 5 minutes more.
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Add tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes.
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After allowing soup to cool somewhat, purée with an immersion blender, or in a blender or food processor, until smooth, doing so in batches if necessary.
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Stir in cream little by little over low heat, until desired texture is reached and soup is just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm