Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, sliced
1 medium leek, cleaned and finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 bouquet garni (see note)
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
4 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tbsp salt
1 fresh ground pepper
3 -5 whole fresh basil leaves or 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Heat butter and oil in 2-quart saucepan. Add onion, leek, carrot, celery, bouquet garni, and basil and saute 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add chicken stock, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes. Remove bouquet garni.
Pour into food processor fitted with steel blade or into blender and puree. Pass through a fine strainer (use a rubber spatula to help force liquid through).
Return to saucepan and add half and half or heavy cream. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Taste for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley for garnish.
Variation: Omit basil and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons curry powder for a completely different taste.
Note: To make a bouquet garni, wrap a parsley stem, bay leaf, and a sprig of fresh thyme in cheesecloth and tie with string.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	139.97 Kcal (586 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.61g	13%
Cholesterol	19.3mg	6%
Sodium	1443.26mg	60%
Potassium	397.86mg	8%
Total Carbs	12.53g	4%
Sugars	5.6g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	4.36g	9%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	46.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.09 Kcal (277 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.07g	13%
Cholesterol	9.11mg	6%
Sodium	681.41mg	60%
Potassium	187.84mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.91g	4%
Sugars	2.64g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	7%
Protein	2.06g	9%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	22mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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