Uncle Bill's Tomato and Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Uncle Bill's Tomato and Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, divided; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 medium onions, chopped small; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped small; 1 large celery rib, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped small; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika or 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 28 ounces diced tomatoes, include liquid; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth; 5 cups water; 4 tablespoons chicken soup base (optional); 12 large sweet red pepper, chopped small; 12 large green pepper, chopped small; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped small
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped small
1 large celery rib, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped small
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika or 1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces diced tomatoes, include liquid
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
5 cups water
4 tablespoons chicken soup base (optional)
12 large sweet red pepper, chopped small
12 large green pepper, chopped small
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup garlic-flavored croutons
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1
In a large cooking pot over medium-high heat, melt 1/2 the butter and add olive oil.
2
Add onions and cook until softened and lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add carrots, celery, garlic, sugar, paprika, chili powder and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in tomatoes (including liquid), tomato paste, broth, water, chicken soup base, sweet red pepper, green pepper, basil and remaining butter; bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth and return to cooking pot.
7
Reheat until soup is hot.
8
When serving soup, sprinkle some croutons and chopped fresh parsley.
9
Refrigerate any unused portions.
10
NOTE: Deleting the Chicken Soup Base will reduce the sodium content in the soup.

1126

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter, divided, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 medium onions, chopped small, 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped small, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill's Tomato and Onion 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.

Uncle Bill's Tomato and Onion Soup

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