Basil Tomato Soup

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Categories: Soups- Stews- Chowders- Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 3 (35 0z.)cans Italian-style whole peeled tomatoes with basil
  • 1 (32 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen breaded cut okra

Directions

  1. Saute onions in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 9 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Process mixture with a handheld blender until smooth.
  2. Process basil, next 4 ingredients, 1/4 cup water, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Stir basil mixture, sugar, and pepper into soup. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  3. Meanwhile, cook okra according to package directions. Serve with soup.

  4. makes 15 cups

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