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Chilled Tomato Basil Soup
/ 227This soup is delicious served with a Grilled Steak Sandwich or a nice loaf of Italian Bread.
Ingredients:
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| 3 | tablespoons | Unsalted Butter |
Unsalted Butter
Unsalted butter pronounced 'uhn-SAWL-tid BUH-tur' is butter that has no added salt, offering the pure, sweet cream flavor of butter. This type of butter is preferred in baking and cooking because it allows
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| 1 | tablespoon | Vegetable Oil |
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and
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| 1 | medium | Onion » finely chopped |
Onion
The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives.
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Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of |
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| 1 | medium | Leek » white part, chopped | ||
| 1 | medium | Carrot » finely chopped |
Carrot
Carrots, pronounced KAR-uts, are a root vegetable known for their vibrant orange color, although they can also be found in purple, yellow, white, and red varieties.
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Crunchy, sweet, and highly nutritious, carrots are used |
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| 1 | stalk | Celery » finely chopped |
Celery
Celery is a crunchy, fibrous vegetable with a distinctive, slightly bitter taste, often used in salads, soups, and as a flavoring base in cooking.
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It's a staple in many kitchens, is known for its |
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| 2 | tablespoons | Basil » chopped | ||
| 4 | medium | Tomatoes | ||
| 3 | tablespoons | Tomato Paste | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| 2 1/2 | cups | Chicken Stock |
Chicken Stock
Chicken stock is a flavorful liquid made by simmering chicken bones, and sometimes meat. in water, along with onions, carrots, and celery and herbs like parsley, thyme and bay leaves.
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The purpose is to |
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| 1/2 | cup | Light cream | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 1 1/5 | teaspoon | Black Pepper |
Black Pepper
Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy
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Optional Ingredients:
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| 1/4 | cup | Sour Cream |
Sour Cream
Sour cream is a tangy dairy product, adding richness to dishes with its creamy texture and subtle acidity. Its tanginess cuts through the richness of dishes like stroganoff or balances the sweetness in
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 35 Minutes | 4 Hours | 4 hours 35 minutes |
Directions:
- Seed and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Set aside.
1. Heat butter and oil in a 2 quart saucepan until shimmering.
2. Add onion, leek, carrot, celery, and basil.
3. Saute for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Add tomatoes and tomato paste; cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add flour and mix well.
6. Add chicken stock, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
7. Pour into food processor fitted with a steel blade or into blender; puree.
8. Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth.
9. Return to pan and add light cream.
10. Bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 2 minutes.
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. Chill for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days in advance of serving.
13. Garnish bowls with additional basil leaves and a dollop of sour cream.
Submitted by Kagar K. | April 13th, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.
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Next time you're grilling, use a bunch of rosemary sprigs tied together as your basting brush. It's a helpful tip that gives your food a hint of rosemary flavor and makes your backyard smell wonderful, too. Tie them up, dip in oil, and brush on your meats or veggies.
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| @Kagar K. | April 13th, 2024 |
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This soup is delicious served with a Grilled Steak Sandwich or a nice loaf of Italian Bread. I gave it a 5 |