Tuscan Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice; 1/4 - 1/2 cup tomato paste with garlic (I used 1/4 cup); 2 cups chicken stock; 2 - 2 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 - 1 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or 1 -1 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce or 3 dashes other hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice
1/4 - 1/2 cup tomato paste with garlic (I used 1/4 cup)
2 cups chicken stock
2 - 2 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 - 1 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or 1 -1 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt
3 dashes Tabasco sauce or 3 dashes other hot pepper sauce

1
In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter or oil over medium-low heat until soft and golden.
2
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, butternut squash, salt, pepper, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Partially cover and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until squash is fork-tender.
3
Puree the soup in a blender, then pour back into the saucepan. Stir in nonfat half and half or yogurt, splash in the hot pepper sauce, and taste for seasoning. Heat the soup just to a boil, then ladle into bowls.
4
Garnish with sliced basil leaves or minced parsley.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Tuscan 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.

Tuscan Tomato Basil Soup

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