Tomato and Basil Soup

Fresh tomato soup with aromatic basil

souptomatobasilfresh
Difficulty
easy
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tspOlive oil
  • 1 tbspSugar
  • 2 mediumSpanish onions(chopped)
  • 0.5 cupBasil leaves
  • 3 clovesGarlic(crushed)
  • 0.5 cupReduced fat cream
  • 1.6 kgTinned tomatoes
  • 0.33 cupTomato paste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a saucepan, add onions and garlic, cook until onions are soft.

  2. 2

    Add undrained chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and basil leaves.

  3. 3

    Bring to boil, simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Blend tomato mixture until smooth, add cream, and stir over heat until hot.