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Simple Homemade Tomato Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort, easy, gluten free, healthy,, seasonal, simple
Servings: 5 cups
Author: Christen Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) low sodium
  • 2 tsp salt plus extra for sautéing
  • 15-20 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt large pot for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and thyme and continue to sauté a couple minutes more.
    Add the canned tomatoes, broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then immediately turn the heat to a simmer. Simmer with the lid off for 30 minutes, then stir in the fresh basil.
    Use an immersion blender to purée the soup to a smooth consistency, or transfer the soup to a food processor to purée, then pour it back into the pot once smooth.
    Stir in the balsamic vinegar and heavy cream and serve.