Cream of Basil Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 cup minced fresh basil
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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White pepper to taste
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3 cups milk
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1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
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1.
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).
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