Cream of Tomato Basil Soup
Blending the ingredients before they become hot soup makes cooking tomato soup from scratch in 20 minutes, even easier.
1 Tbsp. olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
2 can (14.5oz.each) Del Monte® Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
1 can (8oz.) Del Monte® Tomato Sauce
2 Tbsps. chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
¼ cup heavy cream
½ tsp. sugar, optional
croutons, optional
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and stir until softened, about 2 minutes.
Blend tomatoes and cooked onion in a food processor or blender until very smooth. Return to saucepan. Add broth, tomato sauce and basil. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cream. Add sugar to taste, if desired. Heat over low heat about 1 minute, or until hot. DO NOT BOIL. Serve with basil and garlic croutons, if desired.