Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 yellow onions, finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons sugar, plus a dash more; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 basil leaves, julienne cut

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Recipe by breezermom

This recipe is a new take on the old Southern tomato soup...it doesn't contain potatoes! Very yummy, and it can make a full meal with a nice grilled cheese sandwich. ** Note: Prep time includes cooling time before pureeing.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

yellow onions, finely diced
¹⁄₂

teaspoon garlic, minced
5

tablespoons butter, unsalted
2

teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper
3

tablespoons sugar, plus a dash more
1

(15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4

cups water
1

cup heavy cream
4

basil leaves, julienne cut

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in butter until clear and softened. Add the salt, pepper, and 3 tbsp of the sugar. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
After 2 minutes, add the tomatoes and a dash of sugar and cook for 5 minutes. Add the water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Set the soup aside to cool. When cooled, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the stove, simmer 5 minutes, and then add the cream. When heated through, sprinkle the basil for garnish.

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