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Tomato and basil soup

Jason's Deli Tomato Basil Copycat Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 28 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium; sauté onion 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Add tomato paste, oregano, and optional pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  4. Add tomatoes with juices, broth, and sugar; boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  5. Off heat, add fresh basil; puree with an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
  6. Return to low heat; stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through 2-3 minutes without boiling; serve warm with fresh basil if desired.