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Nordstrom’s Tomato Basil Soup

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  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz) can of broth (could use chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • parmesan cheese, optional
  • fresh basil or parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil and butter; add the carrots, onion and dried basil and sauté, stirring occasionally until softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes and the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. Remove soup from the heat. Purée the soup in the saucepan using a wand-type immersion blender; or, working in batches, purée in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  4. Return the puréed soup to the saucepan, add the cream and place over medium heat. Add sugar. Warm until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top soup with a handful of grated parmesan cheese and either fresh basil or parsley if desired.