Creamy Tomato-Potato Basil Soup

Name: Creamy Tomato-Potato Basil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 (28-ounce) (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes; 2 pounds Russet potatoes; 1 cup cream

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 servings
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American

Creamy Tomato-Potato Basil Soup

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (28-ounce) (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes about 2 large, peeled and chopped
2 pounds Russet potatoes 3-4 medium, peeled and chopped
1 cup cream

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Instructions

In a 5-quart (or so) saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened a bit, 4-5 minutes.
Add the broth, water, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and sweet potatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the russet potatoes and cook 15 minutes more or until all the potatoes are tender.
Mash the potatoes into the soup or blend for a smoother consistency (with a handheld immersion blender or in batches, transfer the soup to a blender, filling it only halfway full with the hot soup).
Stir in the cream and season with additional salt and pepper to taste before ladling into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil and/or drizzle in a bit more cream, if desired.

Notes

Cream: you could definitely try using milk instead of cream; I haven't tried it so can't vouch for how it might affect the consistency.
Freezable: also, this soup freezes great!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 421mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)