Tomato Basil Soup

By okstategrad

Prep Time: 10 min
Inactive Prep Time: --
Cook Time: 35 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 1 can ground peeled tomatoes
• 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil.

Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Serve immediately.