Description
Whether you are serving this tomato basil soup as a main course or a side dish, this soup is sure to become a new family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 28 ounce can crushed san marzano tomatoes, or other crushed tomatoes
- 5 fresh medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil, garlic, onions, thyme, chili pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and the fresh chopped tomatoes. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water, stir, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add half of the chopped basil and turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add 1/2 cup of water, stir, and cover. Check on your soup every 10 minutes or so to give it a stir and make sure that the bottom isn’t burning.
- Turn the heat off and puree the soup using an immersion blender (hand mixer). Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the salt, the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the remaining 1/2 cup of water, and stir well.
- If the soup is too thick to your liking, add a little more water. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
- Divide the soup among 4 bowls and top with the remaining chopped basil and serve.
- You can serve the soup with a bowl of grated parmesan cheese on the side, to sprinkle on top of the soup as well.
Notes
- Store the leftover soup in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Sodium: 549.2mg
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.9g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Protein: 3.7g
- Cholesterol: 15.3mg
