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Tomato Basil Soup

This Tomato Basil Soup Recipe is so rich and creamy! Oh, it also has a secret ingredient that makes it the BEST!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 43.5 oz diced tomatoes three 14.5 cans
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 7 oz prepared pesto store bought is fine!
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon thyme
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fat free half & half

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions 3-5 minutes or until they start to soften and turn translucent. Stir in garlic and cook another minute.
  2. Pour in tomatoes, chicken stock, pesto, sugar, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. Remove bay leaf and puree using an immersion blender. {A regular blender works just fine as well.} 
  4. Stir in half & half and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 726mg (30%) Potassium 342mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1050IU (21%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 726mg 30%
Potassium 342mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1050IU 21%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.