Tomato Basil Soup
This classic and easy tomato basil soup recipe is slowly simmered with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, and other fresh herbs.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried basil or ¼ cup fresh leaves, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or ½ teaspoon fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until just fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, herbs, and white wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Puree soup in batches using a blender or food processor or by an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with shredded Parmesan if desired.