Creamy Tomato Bisque With Lump Crabmeat And Basil Recipe

• 3 lrg ripe tomatoes minced (1 1/2 c.)
• 1/3 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sm onion minced (1/3 c.)
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 3/4 c. fresh basil cut chiffonade
• 4 c. tomato sauce
• 2 c. tomato juice
• 1 c. half-and-half or possibly whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt to taste Freshly-grnd white pepper to taste
• 8 ounce lump crabmeat

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