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Homemade Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

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Bring the garden to your table with this soul-soothing Homemade Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 4
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes halved
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves about ¼ cup, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Slice the tomatoes in half. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto a baking sheet, then place the tomato halves on the baking sheet and scatter with the sliced garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
    Homemade Tomato Basil Soup Recipe step 2
  • Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes.
    Homemade Tomato Basil Soup Recipe step 3
  • Add the chicken stock, roasted tomatoes and garlic, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
    Homemade Tomato Basil Soup Recipe step 4
  • Remove from heat and add the basil leaves. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
    Homemade Tomato Basil Soup Recipe step 5

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 355mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Homemade Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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