Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup

By classycook

"This soup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month and you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried basil if you can't get fresh basil."

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in milk and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato puree and sugar. Mix well, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 24mg