Simple Tomato Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).
I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup constantly. Whenever I send it with my daughter for lunch at school, I always send some for her friend too. It is pure comfort food. —Lanaee O'Neill, Chico, California
Ingredients
-
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
-
1/4 cup butter
-
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
-
2 garlic cloves, minced
-
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-
1 carton (48 ounces) chicken broth
-
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
-
1.
Place tomatoes with juices in a blender; cover and process until pureed. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
-
2.
Remove from the heat; stir in flour until smooth. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth. Add pureed tomatoes; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to blend. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup (calculated without cheese): 120 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1270mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC