ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cans crushed tomato, 28 ounce (795 G) cans
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon baking soda
6 cups vegetable broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme
¼ cup fresh basil, sliced
8 bread bowls, for serving

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the olive oil, onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, baking soda, vegetable broth, thyme, and basil. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover the soup and remove the thyme sprigs. Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
Let the soup cool for 2 minutes, then ladle into the bread bowls and serve.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1477 calories, Carbohydrate 204 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 31 grams