Garden Basil Tomato Soup

Submitted by Chef Ripple

"Home Made fresh tomato soup."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 14.79 ml canola oil
• 354.88 ml diced white onions
• 44.37 ml fresh garlic, minced
• 946.36 ml tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 (793.78 g) can vegetable broth
• 118.29 ml tomato paste
• 44.37 ml chopped basil
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1 lemon, juice of

directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the canola oil for 2 - 3 minutes over medium heat.
2. Saute the onions for 4-5 minutes, avoiding any browning, then add the garlic. Mix together.
3. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth and tomato paste.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
5. Remove the soup from the heat, add the basil and blend in a blender or food processor for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
6. Season with salt, peppers and lemon juice.
7. Serve immediatley.

Reviews

[HMagrath]

Love, love this recipe! It is easy and freezes well. It is also 0 points on Weight Watchers and was my go to recipe to fill up when I wanted something at night! It is good hot or cold, but I like it best hot with a little dollop of sour cream!