Creamy Tomato & Parmesan Basil Soup
This rich and savoury soup, featuring greenhouse beefsteak tomatoes and fresh basil, is perfect for a comforting meal, it’s topped with shredded Parmesan for an extra layer of flavour.
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup white onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced
• 2 ½ cups carrots, chopped
• 7 cups GREENHOUSE beefsteak tomatoes (2 ¾ containers or 2 ¾ lbs.) cored, peeled and chopped
• 1 GREENHOUSE bell pepper, red
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 small bunch of fresh basil, half chopped for garnish
• ½ cup 35% cream
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Directions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over low medium heat and add onion, garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, use a blender and blend tomatoes and red pepper until smooth, add to pot then season with salt and pepper.
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Add stock, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer the covered soup for 30 minutes.
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Add the tomato paste and fresh basil, simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the cream and stir to combine.
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Serve immediately, topped with chopped basil and shredded parmesan cheese.
​*Recipe courtesy of DelFresco Pure