Cream of Basil Soup

Name: Cream of Basil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

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

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).

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

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DoggieMom2

Jun 29, 2013

I made this soup after receiving an abundance of fresh basil from a friend. I didn't have the exact ingredients the recipe called for. Mine could be called a lighter version. I used unsalted butter, 1% milk and light sour cream. It still turned out fabulous! I would def make this again.
pettymama

Jun 7, 2012

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