Simple Tomato+Basil Soup
Easy and simple homemade Tomato Basil Soup made with minimal ingredients and ready inn under 1 hour!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional- sub for water)
- 1 large white onion diced
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 28oz. cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp agave
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 5 large fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- 3 whole bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- ¼-½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the olive oil (or sub water) and sauté diced onion and garlic over medium heat until the onions have been cooked.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and simmer for about 30 minutes, then remove bay leaves.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then add the mixture to a large blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Note: This may be ideal to do in small batches depending on your equipment. I would also hold the lid down firmly just in case pressure builds up and it decides to fly off. No one wants a messy kitchen!