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     Title: Copycat Panera Tomato Soup
Categories: Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs, Soups
     Yield: 8 Servings

     2 tb Olive oil
     1 md Onion; chopped
     4 cl Garlic; minced
    56 oz Diced tomatoes (2 cans);
          - undrained
     1 c  Vegetable broth
   1/4 c  Fresh basil; chopped
     1 tb Sugar
   3/4 ts Dried oregano
   1/2 ts Salt
   1/4 ts Pepper
   3/4 c  Heavy whipping cream
          Salad croutons (optional)

 In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook
 and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir
 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar, and
 seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 to
 15 minutes or until tomatoes and onion are tender.

 Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree
 soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and
 stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with croutons and
 additional basil and heavy cream.

 Taste of Home Test Kitchen

 Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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