creamy tomato soup

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Lindsay, ON
Updated on Jul 7, 2015

This soup goes great with a grilled cheese sandwich

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 100 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • - 1 large onion, sliced
  • 6 stalks celery
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil,
  • 2 cans tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid
  • 14 liters water
  • 2 cups chicken soup base
  • 1 liter cream

How To Make creamy tomato soup

  • Step 1
    1 In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. 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.
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes, or up to 45 minutes if time permits.
  • Step 3
    3 After allowing soup to cool somewhat, purée in a blender or food processor until smooth, doing so in batches if necessary. For a much silkier texture, at this point i let cool and put in fridge . will do step 4 the next day
  • Step 4
    4 Stir in cream little by little over over low heat, until desired texture is reached andthen make a roux to thicken the soup, soup is just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
  • Step 5
    Roux) 4 cups of butter and 4 cups of flour heat better and add flour stir until thick, and slow cook for 20 min. then let cool. Add to hot soup

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