SUMMER TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP

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Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 10

- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. dried basil
- 3 cans (28 oz. each) whole italian style tomatoes in puree (for best results, use high quality whole peeled plum tomatoes, such as italian san marzano tomatoes.)
- 1 can low sodium chicken broth, 14.5 oz
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. lightly packed fresh basil leaves, cut into fine ribbons (chiffonade)

Steps:

In 6 to 8 quart pan over medium heat, warm the oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add carrots, onion and dried basil and saute, stirring occasionally til softened, 10 to 12 minutes. add tomatoes, including the puree, and the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce heath to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes to blend the flavors
Remove from heat. Puree soup in pan using wand type immersion blender or working in batches,puree soup in blender or food processor fitted with metal blade. Return pureed soup to pan, add the cream and put over medium heat. Warm til heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper
Ladle soup into warmed soup tureen or individual bowls, garnish with basil and serve at once. Serves 8 to 10