Tomato Basil Soup
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Add the parmesan after reheating. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 4 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 medium White onions (diced) |
| 2 Large stalk Celery, raw (diced) |
| 3 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes |
| 2 cup Water |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
| 1 tsp.. Maple syrup |
| 10 leaves Fresh basil (chiffonade) |
| 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated) |
Instructions
Add the onion and cook for another three minutes, then add the celery and cook for another three minutes.
Add the tomatoes, water, salt, pepper and oregano. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer for thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat, add the basil, stir and allow to cool slightly, then using an immersion blender, puree the soup until almost smooth.
Serve topped with the grated parmesan.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
This soup just tastes like a crisp, cold day. The great tart tomato flavor blends so well with basil, oregano and garlic. With some sweetness of the maple syrup and just a bit of savory taste of the parmesan it is an almost perfect soup. Serve with a big chopped salad for a perfect meal.