Lunch
Tomato Basil Soup
Description
Looking for a vegetable soup? Then check out this warm tomato-basil soup that can be ready in an hour.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 6 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (6 cups)*
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of pepper
Directions:
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook carrots, onion and garlic in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned.
- Stir in tomatoes. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
