Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; ¾ cup water; salt and pepper; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 small carrot, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ cup basil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Strain tomatoes (reserving juices) and put on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
3
Season with salt and pepper and add 1/4 cup of the water.
4
Roast about 15 minutes or until caramelized.
5
Meanwhile, in a saucepan cook the celery, carrot, onion and garlic in the remain 1/2 cup of water on medium low heat for about 10 minutes (or until tender).
6
Add roasted tomatoes, juices, broth, bay leaf and 2 tablespoons of water.
7
Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
8
Add basil (and some tomato paste if you like a thicker soup).
9
Simmer another 5 minutes.
10
Put in blender (you might have to work in batches) and blend until smooth.
11
Serve hot or cold depending on taste!

201

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, ¾ cup water, salt and pepper, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Tomato Basil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Basil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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