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

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

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

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).

Nutrition Facts

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