Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

If you've ever been to La Madeline, you know that their Tomato Basil soup is THE BEST!

The other night I decided to try and replicate the recipe...................the ingredient amounts are not exactly what I used( because I didn't measure) but should be close.....so fiddle around to get the taste you want! Oh since this is more of a side soup, I served it with the chicken garlic flat bread recipe below this post.

Enjoy!

Hannah

8c. tomato chucks blended till smooth

1T. dried basil, or 14 fresh basil leaves

2 cloves of garlic

1-2c. chicken broth

2t. garlic powder

salt and pepper

a dash of red pepper flakes and Cayenne pepper

1-2T. sugar

1-2c. cream

2T. butter

Croutons(opt)

Sour cream(opt)

Heat up the tomatoes, basil, broth and sat and pepper, garlic and garlic powder. Let simmer about 1hr. or more adding more sugar, or spices to your taste. Pour in cream and melted butter. Heat just till desired heat.

Serve with croutons or sour cream.

Stir in the cream and butter

Stir in the cream and butter till evenly distributed.

Chicken Garlic Flatbread/Pizza

1 batch of your favorite pizza or flat bread dough

1/3-1/2c. mayonnaise(miracle whip)

1-2c. mozzarella cheese shredded

1/2-3/4c. finely chopped chicken

salt and pepper(preferably freshly ground)

red pepper flakes

Shape your dough into desired thickness onto a cookie sheet. Spread with mayo. sprinkle with the cheese and chicken. Sprinkle on spices................bake at recipes suggested time. Cool a little before cutting!

Makes 1 large flat bread