fresh tomato soup

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Recipe by
Nancy Allen
Wentzville, MO

This is one of our favorite tomato soups and we have crunchy grilled cheese sandwiches along with it.

(2)
yield 4 servings
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fresh tomato soup

  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil (can use vegetable oil also)
  • 3/4 c
    minced onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp
    minced thyme
  • 5 c
    diced tomatoes ( roma's are my preference)
  • 1 1/2 c
    vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    tomato paste

How To Make fresh tomato soup

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, basil, and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the tomatoes and cook, for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomato paste, and sugar. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Blend the soup in a blender until smooth. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional basil.
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