How To Make Tomato Basil Soup with Bay Leaf
A rich and flavorful soup made with tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of bay leaf.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
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Add tomatoes with their juice and sugar. Break tomatoes into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon.
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Stir in vegetable broth, bay leaves, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh basil. Allow soup to cool slightly before using an immersion blender to purée it.
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Serve hot with a side of bread or croutons.
Nutrition
- Calories : 162kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 626mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 23g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 13g
- Protein : 4g
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