Tomato Carrot Soup

Good warm and cold, this bright tasting soup can be made ahead and frozen. Of course you can use fresh tomatoes instead of canned. In the absence of basil, parsley or chives would be an acceptable alternative. I use a stick blender to purée this soup in the pot.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  onion, diced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb carrot, peeled and diced
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 6  tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Fry diced onion in oil until onion is oft and begins to brown.
2. Add carrots, peeled and diced, and curry powder. Cover and cook until carrots are tender.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil, chopped, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer one minute.
4. Puree soup, then stir in 4 more tablespoons chopped basil.
5. Serve hot or cold.