The Perfect Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
8 roma tomatoes (or 6 regular tomatoes), chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
½ cup fresh parsely, finely chopped
Secret Ingredient - A squirt or two of concentrated lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic, carrots and onions.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until the onion is tender.
  • Add the chicken stock and water, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and use a hand held blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in the basil and parsley.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • If the flavour is flat, add 1 to 2 squirts of lemon juice to taste.
  • Serve hot with fresh garlic bread!