HOMEMADE TOMATO-BASIL SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS

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I really love the Tomato Basil soup from La Madeleine but it has a lot of butter and cream in it and this sounded like a healthier alternative. I got the recipe from the grocery store where I shop.

Provided by Babs in Toyland

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can peeled diced tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 baguette, cut into 12 thick slices
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (available in most supermarkets)

Steps:

  • For the Soup: In medium pot over medium heat, stir oil, onions and garlic until soft- about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, broth and basil and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook gently for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with cheese toasts (see below).
  • For cheese toasts: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place bread in a single layer on baking sheet, lightly brush top with oil, sprinkle each with a tablespoon of cheese.
  • Bake ten minutes until golden.
  • Serve 2 cheese toasts with each bowl of soup.

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