Tomato Basil Soup
INGREDIENTS
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Tomato Basil Soup
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Recipe adapted from: The Novice Chef
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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3 (14 ounce) cans Hunt's Fire Roasted tomatoes
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2 cups chicken stock
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1/2 cup half and half
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20 fresh basil leaves, chopped
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salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions: In a heavy bottomed pot, over medium-high heat, pour in the olive oil and saute onion until translucent. Add chopped garlic. Saute with onion another 2 minutes.
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Add the cans of fire roasted tomatoes (including the juice) to the pan and cover for about 15 minutes, stirring as needed. Add the chicken stock, and half & half. Bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered, for another 10 minutes or until it thickens slightly
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Stir in the chopped fresh basil and salt and pepper. Lower heat to medium-low and cook another 5 minutes.
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Using an immerison blender (or carefully transfer hot soup to a blender) and puree soup until there are no large chunks. Serve immediately with grilled cheese or warm french bread! ENJOY!
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