Quick Homemade Tomato Soup

This is a family favourite that we have been enjoying for years. It is very quick and easy to prepare. We usually serve it with drop biscuits.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, diced
• 1  medium carrot, trimmed and diced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon basil
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter and oil in a 2 qt saucepan. Add onion, celery and carrot. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer partially covered for 30 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serves 6.