96% would make again
Tomato Basil Soup
featured in 5 Healthy & Hearty Fall Soups
Tasty Team
June 10, 2019

Inspired by thespruce.com
Ingredients
for 8 servings
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup fresh basil (10 g)
- 28 oz crushed tomato (795 g), 2 cans
- 6 cups vegetable broth (1 ½ L)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Nutrition Info
- Calories 659
- Fat 48g
- Carbs 48g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 17g
- Protein 2g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Combine oil, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat in a large pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, basil, crushed tomatoes, broth, baking soda, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and remove thyme.
- Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve topped with basil.
- Enjoy!

Inspired by thespruce.com