Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ghee ,butter or olive oil.
- 1 extra large onion diced.
- 1 cup carrots thinly sliced( or.one red bell pepper sliced }. I like to use both.
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes or one 28oz can of diced tomatoes., (San Marzano are good.)
- 1 cup water plus 1-2 bouillon cubes chicken or veggie, broth works well also.
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar.
- 1 teaspoon salt , to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- 10 basil leaves, or some dried basil
- Pinch of cayenne.
- 1/2heavy cream or half and half
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Optional and or add celery or garlic
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat butter in a heavy pan over medium heat .Add onions and saute until soft, about 3-4 minutes. add carrots sand saute 3-4 minutes longer until onions are golden.
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Step 2: Add tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes,( or broth honey)- or sugar , salt and pepper.
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Step 3: Stir ,increase heat and bring to a simmer cover then lowed heat to low , to a simmer .Simmer 10 to 15minutesuntil tomatoes have broken down and carrots are tender.
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Step 4: Using an immersion blender ,blend the soup adding the basil.
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Step 5: Stir in cream ,adjust salt and cayenne.
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Step 6: Whisk in sour cream if you like.
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