Garden Basil Tomato Soup

Home Made fresh tomato soup.

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

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced  white onions
• 3  tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 4  cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 cup tomato paste
• 3  tablespoons  chopped basil
•  kosher salt
•  black pepper
• 1⁄2  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.