Tomato Soup

CarolAnn's Note:

Delicious simple tomato soup! Add sour cream when serving to make a creamy tomato soup or just garnish with a little parmesan and some chopped fresh basil. This is a chunky tomato soup. It is so good and fast you will never buy tomato soup in a can again!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (juice drained)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• salt and pepper
• sour cream (optional)
• grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)
• fresh basil (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Heat soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add olive oil, chopped shallot and minced garlic.
3. Saute 3-4 minutes.
4. Add both cans of tomatoes and stir to combine.
5. Add vegetable stock and stir.
6. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bring soup to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
8. If desired, add a dollop of sour cream when serving to make a creamier tomato soup.
9. You can also garnish the soup with parmesan and chopped fresh basil when serving.

Reviews

[lets.eat]

Used a small onion instead of the shallot. This was too tart and acidic for our tastes, I stirred in some half and half in the individual bowls. It made it a little creamier-but it still had too much of a 'bite' to us.

[Lyndsey82]

Very, very quick and simple to make. I spiced it up with Lea and Perrins sauce and some basil throughout the soup, opposed to just garnish. The parmesan cheese on top makes it extra yummy and it is a perfect recipe for South Beach Dieters like me!!!