The Doves Nest Tomato Basil Soup Recipes

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Add the oil, butter, and onion to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes or until it's lightly browned.
• Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, followed by the tomatoes and chicken broth.
• Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes, covered, with the lid slightly ajar.
• Blend the soup (I like to use an immersion blender) until it's smooth (you may want to let it cool a little bit first). Stir in the cream and basil and season with salt & pepper as needed.

RICH AND CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
• Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

THE DOVE'S NEST TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onion, garlic and bacon in the olive oil in a large saucepan until the bacon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
• Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• Pour into a blender container. Process until the mixture is pureed.
• Stir in the vinegar, cream, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
• Ladle into soup bowls. Serve immediately.