Tomato & Basil Soup
PREP TIME 5 Minutes
TOTAL COOK TIME 35 Minutes
SERVES 4 People
Ingredients
- 4 Nature Fresh Farms® Sauci Roma tomatoes,
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup half & half cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Dice Roma Tomatoes and place the Roma Tomatoes and tomato juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Puree the tomato mixture along with basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
Step 3
Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in heavy cream. Keep on heat for 5 minutes or until 170 degrees. Season with Salt and Pepper.
Chef's Tips
You can substitute cream with 1% or skimmed milk, or to increase protein and fiber, replace cream or milk with 2 cups pureed white kidney beans.
