"This Tomato Basil Soup is so rich tasting and flavorful! Perfect partner to any grilled cheese or panini...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 small bulb of fennel, coarsely chopped - just shy of 1 cup (see notes for tips on how to cut fennel)
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1 carrot, coarsely chopped
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1 small onion, coarsely chopped
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2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
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4 cloves garlic
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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2-3 inch piece of parmesan rind
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
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2 (15 ounce) cans tomato puree
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15 ounce can diced tomatoes
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1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil, cut into ribbons