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Tomato-Basil Soup




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List of Ingredients




1 small onion, chopped
2 or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 lb. Tomatoes, chopped (about 3 medium)
½ cup tomato sauce
¾ cup chicken broth (substitute vegetable for a vegetarian dish)
¼ cup cream
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped basil
1 slice well-toasted country bread
2 Tbs. grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
pesto (optional)

Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil in a skillet until tender. Add the tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, broth, cream and half of the basil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Process in a blender until smooth. Return to the pan. Add the bread, remaining basil and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional cheese, oil and pesto if desired.



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