Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup
Source of Recipe
Mimi's Cyber Kitchen
Recipe Introduction
I am always looking for a fresh tomato and basil soup in summers. I grow my own basil and love to make anything with basil flavors.
I am always looking for a good tomato basil soup. This one looks great.
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Tomato-Basil Soup
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2 to 4 cloves crushed garlic -- (optional--not in original recipe)
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato
4 cups regular or low sodium tomato juice
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup 1% milk
1/4 t. Salt
1/4 t. Pepper
1/2 cup light cream cheese -- softened
8 slices diagonally cut French bread baguette -- (1/2 inch thick) (optional)
1. If using garlic, saute in a tiny amount of olive oil and then add the
juice and tomatoes. Bring tomato and juice to a boil in a large saucepan.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
2. Place tomato mixture and basil in a blender or food processor (I used my
immersion blender); process until smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan; stir
in milk, salt, and pepper. Add cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk, and
cook over medium heat until thick (about 5 minutes). Ladle soup into
individual bowls. Serve with bread if desired.
Yield: 8--1 cup servings
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