Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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Provided by Brooke Reynolds for the April 2022 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine.

Makes 12 servings. Serve with a favorite bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken bouillon
  • 2 medium-sized apples, chopped
  • 3 28-oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 cups carrots, sliced
  • 4 Tbsp. basil
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the bouillon, apples, tomatoes, carrots and basil; bring to a boil. Lower the heat; simmer for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are soft.
  3. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender in batches. Stir in the sugar, heavy cream, salt and pepper; reheat the soup before serving.