TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH BASIL
Servings: 8
Step One 1/2 cup Butter 1 cup Celery -- thinly sliced 1 cup Leeks -- thinly sliced 1/2 cup Shallots -- thinly sliced Step Two 6 Cups Whole Plum Tomatoes -- canned 8 Each Basil Leaves -- chopped Salt And Pepper -- to taste
[1) Saute Celery, Leek and Shallots in butter until vegetables are softened.
[2) Add the Tomatoes, crushing them a bit with spoon
Stir in Basil and Salt & Pepper, simmer for 15 minutes.
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