TOMATO-BASIL SOUP

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Looking for a vegetable soup? Then check out this warm tomato-basil soup that can be ready in an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (6 cups)*
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook carrots, onion and garlic in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned.
Stir in tomatoes. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g