Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Oamc
A delicious creamy tomato soup you cannot resist! from the book don’t panic more dinner’s in the freezer, this can be made ahead and frozen if desired.
Steps
Combine onions , celery , basil , bay leaf and tomatoes in a stock pot.
Simmer until vegetables are tender , about 45-60 minutes.
Remove bay leaf.
Pure tomato mixture in a blender and then strain through a fine sieve or colander.
Return tomato mixture to stockpot.
In a small mixing bowl , blend flour and melted butter into a smooth paste , then add a small amount of the tomato mixture.
Stir until smooth.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the stockpot , stirring continuously to avoid scorching and lumps.
Add sugar , salt , and pepper.
If freezing ahead: cool completely.
Freeze in a gallon size freezer bag.
Serving day: thaw completely.
Reheat soup in stockpot , adding milk and baking soda.
Heat through but do not boil.
If serving immediately: add 2 cups nonfat milk and 1 t baking soda.
Stir until well mixed then serve.
Ingredients
onions, celery, fresh basil, bay leaf, whole tomatoes, butter, flour, sugar, salt, pepper, nonfat milk, baking soda