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Tomato Basil Soup
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Tomato Basil Soup

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
  • 2 cans (28 ounces, each) diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 6 basil roughly chopped (OR 1 teaspoon dried basil, large, fresh leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add onion. Stir and cook until translucent. About 6 or so minutes.
  2. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, and sugar. Stir and bring to a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until soup thickens.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, basil, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Using an immersion blender (or carefully transfer soup to a blender. If you use a blender be very careful handling this very hot soup), puree soup until there are no large chunks left.
  5. Serve soup in bowls with the grilled Mozzarella cheese sandwiches. Enjoy!