Liz's Tomato Soup Recipe from BUNKO!

Nordstroms Tomato Basil Soup

* 1 cup canned peeled plum tomato (ROMAS)
* 1/4 lb carrot, chopped
* 1/4 lb onion, chopped
* 1/3 tablespoon dry basil
* 1/8 cup olive oil
* 1/4 gallon water
* 1/8 lb chicken base
* 1/4 quart heavy cream
* 1/3 tablespoon kosher salt
* 1/3 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, sautee the olive oil, carrots, and onions at medium heat for 15 minutes. (until carrots are really soft)
2.Add the basil, salt, pepper, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
3.In a large bowl, whisk the chicken base into the water until dissolved.
4.Add the water mixture to the stock pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 45 minutes.
5.Puree the soup using a hand blender while adding the heavy cream until it reaches a thin consistency.

Liz actually puts everything into a blender and purees it until it is creamy.

White Bean chicken soup

1 Rotisserie Chicken
1/2 onion sauteed in olive oil
2 cans chicken stock
2 cans white beans
1 can green chilies
1/2 tsp. dried cilantro
1/8 tsp. crushed red peppers
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin
Squeeze juice from 1 lime

Shred chicken from rotisserie. Cut up in small pieces. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer on stove top for 25 min.

Serve with sour cream, cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, diced tomatoes.