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Basil Tomato Soup
Comforting and light
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion sm chopped
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp chicken base
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2-3 tbsp basil fresh chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh chopped
- 1-2 tbsp sugar
- 2-3 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp fresh black pepper
- 2 tsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated for garnish
Recipe Notes
- In a medium pot or 5-quart soup pot add 2 tbsp of the olive oil on medium heat once hot add the onions and stir for about 3 minutes or until translucent, add the garlic and continue to stir and careful not to burn the garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add the can of crush tomatoes and the next 6 ingredients and stir until heated.
- Once heated remove from the heat using a hand-held blender and blend until a nice consistency, add your salt and pepper to taste, cover and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Once done serve and garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and basil and enjoy. This soup is great with a salad or a nice grilled cheese sandwich or you can even add homemade croutons or a dollop of sour cream, whichever way you prefer this is an easy and delicious soup.
*Please try to use as many organic ingredients as possible.
