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After sharing the recipes for the Chocolate Budino and the Caramel de Lite Cookie Bars, I thought I should post something savory and nutritious. With a chill lingering in the late weeks of winter, I figured that a soup would fit the bill.
Tomato soup is like macaroni and cheese; you just can’t have too many recipes. There is cream of tomato, tomato and rice, tomato and bread, tomato bisque–the list goes on. This recipe is one that I haven’t made in a while. It is also one of those that I need to write down before I forget the recipe.
I like this soup thick and chunky, but you can thin it out with more chicken broth or purée it a little more for a smoother texture. Served with some crusty bread and a dollop of Crème Fraîche, this is a comforting bowl for a chilly night or rainy afternoon.
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Tomato, Leek, and Basil Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large leeks, rinsed and slice into ¼-inch half moons
- 3 medium stalks of celery, cut into ¼-inch slices
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Accompaniments
- Crème fraîche
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the leeks and celery and season with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables have softened, but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juice and stir, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Add the basil and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the tomatoes have softened, about 25-30 minutes. Using a hand-held blender, purée the soup until desired consistency is met. Alternately, you can purée the soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Always looking for new soups to try. This sounds delicious. I like the added leeks.
Yummy Tomato, Leek, and Basil Soup! Thanks.
Thanks for the Tomato, Leek and Basil soup, it was very delicious! Try the Tomato Artichoke Soup or other soups at https://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/soups-a-stews
This looks really good. I'm a big fan of soups and this one is so beautiful! In fact, I'm having soup for lunch now. 🙂
I've been in such a soup mood lately. I'll have to try this one out! Tomato soups are my favorite.
Nice looking soup there-I'm thinking it'll be perfect with grilled cheese sammies
MMM. This looks wonderful. Love the addition of the leeks.