Easy Tomato Basil Soup

Submitted by Chef Q in Oregon

"This is a recipe I made up one day when I was craving some soup. It's semi-homemade, easy and quick to make."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1/2 cup
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 3⁄4 ounces tomato soup
• 10 3⁄4 ounces water
• 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. 1. Put butter, onions and minced garlic in a medium size pot. Cook on medium heat until the onions become clear.
2. 2. Add one can tomato soup, one can water and 3 Tbs milk. Heat till warm.
3. 3. Add chopped basil and 1/4 tsp pepper.
4. 4. Cook about 5 minute (can puree or eat as is).
5. 5. Season to taste with salt or pepper. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

A very nice way to dress up the ol' can of tomato soup! I especially liked the inclusion of garlic, one of my favorite ingredients! Thanks for sharing your recipe! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's round of Pick A Chef]