Soups And Sauces Recipe

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add Garlic

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Incorporate Tomatoes and Broth

Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Simmer the Soup

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Add Basil and Season

Stir in the chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Blend and Serve

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If desired, stir in the heavy cream before serving.

Melt Butter

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Cook Garlic

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Make Roux

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.

Add Milk

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.

Incorporate Cheese and Season

Once the sauce thickens, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Serve

Remove from heat and serve warm over pasta, chicken, or vegetables.