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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This creamy soup is absolutely delicious. Perfect for a cold winter day, easy and simple with a hint of lemon.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1 large onion diced
  • 2 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 4 cups heirloom tomato puree
  • 3 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzle
  • ½ ½ cup cream
  • 2-5 2-5 drops lemon juice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat, until melted. Add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and celery are soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth and tomato puree and mix together well. Bring the mixture to a slow simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cream. Season with the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to your liking.
  5. Before serving, toss a few basil leaves on top. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich, skewered over the bowl as well if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 1869mg (78%) Potassium 1234mg (35%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 3707IU (74%) Vitamin C 78mg (87%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1869mg 78%
Potassium 1234mg 26%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 3707IU 74%
Vitamin C 78mg 87%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.