Tomato-Basil Soup

Tomato-Basil Soup
Tomato-Basil Soup
Adding the whole basil leaves to the finished soup gives it a super-fresh taste.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Italian Soup/Stew Onion Tomato Basil Summer Bon Appétit
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • Carbohydrate 30 g(10%)
  • Fat 11 g(17%)
  • Fiber 5 g(20%)
  • Protein 5 g(9%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(8%)
  • Sodium 26 mg(1%)
  • Calories 222

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add potato and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir until juices form, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 25 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Thin with additional water, if desired. Stir in 1 cup basil leaves. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chopped basil.

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add potato and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir until juices form, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 25 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Thin with additional water, if desired. Stir in 1 cup basil leaves. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chopped basil.