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Herbed Tomato Soup

Ingredients

ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • onion, diced1/2 cup
  • diced tomatoes1 can
  • chicken or vegetable broth, or vegetable broth1 1/2 cup
  • tomato sauce1 can
  • fresh basil, snipped; or 1 tsp dried1 tbsp
  • fresh thyme, snipped; or 1/4 tsp dried1 tsp
  • pepper1 dash
  • balsamic vinegar, optional2 tbsp
  • basil leaves, fresh; optional; thinly sliced into strips4–6

Method 6 steps

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until tender but not browned.

  2. Add tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, basil, thyme and pepper.

  3. Bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

  5. Stir in vinegar, if desired, just prior to serving.

  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with basil strips.