Soup Special of the Day......Tomato Basil Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is a Tomato Basil Soup. The recipe uses; tomatoes, leeks, carrots, shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and basil. The recipe comes from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, or cuisines so check it out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Tomato Basil Soup
Consider making a double batch for the freezer or for popping into the microwave the next day for a perfect low-calorie light lunch.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup carrots, washed and chopped
1/2 cup leeks, washed and chopped (can substitute onions)
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Cooking Directions:
1 - Heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
2 - Add tomatoes, leeks, carrots, shallots and garlic; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
3 - Add fresh thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste and chicken broth
4 - Simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
5 - Remove thyme and bay leaves.
6 - Purée mixture in blender or food processor.
7 - Reheat soup.
8 - Serve with freshly chopped basil in each bowl.
Makes 4 servings.
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