Tomato Soup & Parmesan Crisps -Nordstrom Style Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil @oliopiro 2 large yellow onions, chopped 6 large carrots, grated 2 tbsp dried basil 6 (28 oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes (with purée) 6-8 cups chicken broth 1–2 Parmesan rinds (optional, adds rich umami) 1 cup heavy cream Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh basil, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Sauté base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, grated carrots, and dried basil. Sauté for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are soft and fragrant. 2. Add tomatoes, broth, and Parmesan rinds: Stir in all tomatoes (with purée) and chicken broth. If using, drop in 1–2 Parmesan rinds at this stage to infuse flavor. 3. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Remove rinds & blend: Take out Parmesan rinds, then blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth (or transfer in batches to a regular blender). 5. ...