Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
The dried basil is best for this recipe. It is delicious, heary and creamy - perfect with a cheesy panini!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, fire-roasted if available w/ jalapenos if available
- 2 cups Water
- Enough chicken broth seasoning for 3-4 cups broth
- 1 tablespoon DRIED basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (omit if jalapenos in tomatoes)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup half and half - more to taste
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium high heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, basil, water and seasonings and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer, and let simmer about 1/2 hour, to let flavor develop.
- Use an immersion blender or place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir in half and half.
- Return to pot, and slowly heat to desired temperature. Do not boil.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 296g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 103 | |
| Calories from Fat 62 | 60% |
| Total Fat 7.06g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.67g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium 322mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 9.27g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 3.92g | 3% |
| Protein 2.28g | 4% |
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January 7, 2013
This receipe is great i used turkey broth instead of water, spice it up to taste. Nice and warm for cool days.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!This is a variation
