"In '300 Sensational Soups' by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup chopped celery
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
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1/2 cup long-grain white rice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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cayenne pepper, a pinch
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup finely sliced fresh basil