Chunky Tomato-Basil Soup with Pasta

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Take the chill out of a wintry day with this warming savory soup. Pair it with half of our Grilled Cheese and Tomaot on Rye for a satisfying lunch or dinner

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oi, plus more for serving if desired
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tbps tomato paste
• 1 tl. sugar
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 garlic clove peeled
• 2 large basil sprigs, leaves coarsely torn (1c) and stems reserved
• 2 oz dry small whole-wheat pasta (such as rotini, shells, or broken-up spaghetti)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium ehat. Add onion; cook,stirring occasionally until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, sugar, and salt; cook 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and their juice, garlic, and basil stems, bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; reduce heat to medium and simmer until pasta is tender and flavors are blended, about 10-12 minutes. Remove garlic clove and basil stems; discard. Serve pasta topped with basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.