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Easy Tomato Basil Soup
This easy tomato basil soup is so simple and delicious that you may never buy the canned stuff again. 7 ingredients, 20 minutes.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 189 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk I use 2%, but any milk will work
- 28 ounce can San Martzano tomatoes
- 15 leaves fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper)
Instructions
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Add the olive oil to a 3 quart saucepan and heat over medium heat for about a minute.
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Add diced onions.
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When they start to sizzle, decrease heat to low and cook about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, and cook for another minute.
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Add flour, and stir to combine as you continue to cook for about another minute.
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Add the milk, and increase heat to medium.
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Use a whisk to break down any lumps, and heat until simmering.
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Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
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Remove from heat, and add in undrained tomatoes and basil.
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Use an immersion blender to puree.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Return to heat, and simmer until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
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Optional: top with parmesan and more fresh basil for garnish
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a nutrition label generator.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Tomato Basil Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 315mg14%
Potassium 787mg22%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 755IU15%
Vitamin C 20.3mg25%
Calcium 226mg23%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.