Cream of Basil Soup Recipe

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I really enjoy creating my own recipes. This one evolved one afternoon when I had an abundance of basil in my garden. I serve it to the ladies' reading club, and everyone wanted the recipe!—Aida Von Babbel, Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Cream of Basil Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • White pepper to taste
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

  • In a saucepan, simmer broth and basil, uncovered, for 15 minutes. In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; gradually stir in broth and sour cream (do not boil). Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Cream of Basil Soup in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p41

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Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2012 by pettymama

This made a perfect match served with a tomato basil grilled cheese. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this soup.

 
 
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