TOMATO-BASIL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Tomato     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 large russet potato (about 14 ounces), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
3 cups (or more) water
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves plus 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add potato and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir until juices form, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Thin with additional water, if desired. Stir in 1 cup basil leaves. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chopped basil.

Beatriz Arnold
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This soup was just okay. I found it to be a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't my favorite.


Michelle Oliver
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was really good. The basil added a nice flavor and the soup was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.


AL Amin (Orbin Chowdhury)
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Hill Smith
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick and easy dinner. It's always a hit.


Thandeka Mkhwanazi
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This soup was very good. I made it for my family and everyone enjoyed it. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt. Other than that, it was perfect.


Muhammad Sayeed
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted great.


Masheto Kangumu
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This soup was amazing! It was so flavorful and creamy. I loved the addition of the basil. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sharon Cole
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This soup was just okay. I found it to be a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't my favorite.


Fahad Ghafoor
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was really good. The basil added a nice flavor and the soup was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Nemanja stankovic
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.