creamy tomato basil soup w/ a grilled rustic bread

it's been rainy here in minneapolis, which i absolutely love.  our garden is booming with fresh heirloom tomatoes and bunches of basil.

seems like the perfect time to kick back with a good book and a warm bowl of creamy tomato basil soup.

wouldn't you agree?

creamy tomato basil soup w/ a grilled rustic bread

2 15oz. cans crushed tomatoes

1 15oz. can tomato sauce

2+ cups fresh basil – chopped (save 1 tbsp for garnish)

1 ½ cups cashew cream sauce

3 tbsp olive oil (and a little extra for drizzling)

3 cloves garlic – chopped

1 yellow onion – chopped

2 celery ribs - chopped

3 quarts water

2 tbsp veggie base (better than bouillon)

4 slices of fresh rustic bread

salt and pepper to taste

 

in a large stockpot heat 2 tbsp olive oil, add your garlic and onion.  cook until the onion begins to sweat.  you can now add the celery and 3 quarts of water.  bring to a boil.  add your veggie base and simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes.

add your crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and your basil.  simmer for  10-12 minutes.  add a little salt and pepper to taste.

bring the pot to a low heat, and with an immersion blender blend the soup together to a very creamy texture.

you can now add your cashew cream sauce.  let simmer for another 10-15 minutes.

heat your grill to medium heat, brush your bread with olive oil and let brown just a bit on each side. 

garnish soup with fresh basil and a little drizzle of olive oil.

serve with a crisp white wine.

enjoy!

Comments

[Pb]

HI,
I was just looking for a recipe for creamy tomato basil and this looks good. seems perfect for a simple lunch..
Thanks

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