Dinner, Soups

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 (28 oz) cans of whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 cup half and half- add later
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil- add later
  • USE HALF THE RECIPE FOR 2 PEOPLE

Directions

  1. Crush the tomatoes into chunks and add to a 6 qt crockpot.
  2. Add tomatoes.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, vegetable broth, garlic, onion, pepper, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper until well combined.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. (Can also be done on the stovetop.)
  5. Puree in blender until desired consistency is reached. Stir in half and half just before serving and garnish with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve with parmesan cheddar croutons.