Fresh Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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Fresh Tomato Basil Soup is quick and easy, and has amazing flavor! Fresh tomatoes are slow simmered with onions and garlic in chicken broth, pureed until smooth, seasoned with fresh basil, and a little salt and sugar. Ready in 35 minutes!

·published 2018-07-18

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Servings

['2']

Total time

35 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

170 kcal

Ingredients (9)

serves

3 medium garden fresh tomatoes (or vine ripened tomatoes)
1 small oniononion
3 teaspoons jarred minced garlicgarlic
1 1/2 cups chicken brothchicken-broth
1 Tablespoon fresh basilbasil
1 Tablespoon butterbutter
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flourflour
3/4 teaspoon saltsalt
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugarsugar

Instructions (9 steps)

01Dice the tomatoes and onions, and chop or tear the fresh basil.
02In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors.
03Add in the basil, remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
04(CAUTION - See notes) For the safest option use a handheld immersion blender to puree the soup. You can also puree in a food processor with a locking lid but be very careful when removing the lid.

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