Cream of Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow or white onion diced
- 4 large fresh, organic, heirloom tomatoes diced, or one 28oz can organic tomatoes
- 3 cups organic chicken broth ideally homemade
- 1/2 cup organic cream cow or goat milk (preferably raw), or almond or cashew milk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper fresh ground
- to taste Parmesan or Crème Fraische for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and sauté a few minutes more until soft.
- Then add broth of choice and simmer for about 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat and add cream or milk.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper to taste, and serve with a dolop of Crème Fraische or a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan
