Who says you have to pay a lot of money for tomato basil soup? This is simple and easy to make and is easy on your budget. It is much healthier than most because I used half-n-half instead of full or heavy cream. Some of the tomato basil soups served at restaurants have as high as 38 g's of fat for one serving. This is a better alternative.
O Organics Organic Half-n-Half
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size 2 tbsp
- Servings Per Container 32
- Calories 40Calories from Fat 30
- % Daily Value*
This is so good on a cold winter day by itself or with a grilled cheese sandwich.
The Players!
Chop your basil.
In a large sauce pan add your crushed tomatoes. Cook over medium low heat until hot. (Be careful, tomatoes like to plop and spew out of the pan).
Add in 1 tablespoon of chopped basil and the half-n-half. Stir and heat over low for 15 minutes. This is a very thick soup.
I used my stick blender to puree the soup before serving. Continue to heat for another 5 minutes.
Use the remainder of the basil leaves for a garnish.
Tomato Goodness!
The Recipe:
Tomato Basil Soup
1 large (28 ounces) can of crushed tomatoes
½ cup Half-n-half
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
several small basil leaves for garnish
Chop basil and set aside.
In a large saucepan empty the can of crushed tomatoes. Cook over medium- low heat until hot. (Be careful, tomatoes like to plop and spew out of the pan). Add in 1 tablespoon of chopped basil and the half-n-half. Stir and heat over low for 15 minutes. This is a very thick soup! I used my stick blender to puree the soup before serving. Continue to heat for another 5 minutes. Use the small basil leaves for a garnish.
Note: If you like a thinner tomato soup use vegetable broth or chicken broth to thin soup to your desired consistency.
Happy Eating!
