Chunky Tomato Basil Soup

By ksgroves

This came from the label of Kroger's diced tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans
• diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
• 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil and saute onion, celery, and carrot until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute.

Add the diced tomatoes, dried basil, and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh julienned basil.

Serve hot.