Mamu's Chunky Tomato Basil Bisque Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 28 ounces muir glen diced tomatoes
• 24 ounces v- 8 vegetable juice
• 6 ounces muir glen tomato paste
• 28 ounces muir glen crushed tomatoes
• 16 ounces muir glen tomatoes
• 16 ounces chicken broth
• kosher salt
• crushed pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped
• 1 pint light cream or 1 pint half-and-half cream or 1 pint fat-free half-and-half
• 2 -3 ounces heavy cream (optional)
• 4 ounces cream cheese

Recipe

• 1 saute the veggies in butter and olive oil combo until softened. add tomato ingredients and spices. simmer for 3 to 6 hours. adjust thickness with more chicken broth or tomatoes.
• 2 about 5-10 minutes before serving, add the cream and cream cheese.