Spicy Tomato Basil Soup
 
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A perfect compliment to a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold winter's day.2
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Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¾ c. diced red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1- 28 oz. Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes (Muir Glen)
  • 2 c. organic vegetable broth
  • 2 T. fresh basil, and extra for topping, if desired
  • ½ t. red pepper flakes
  • ½ c. whipping cream (optional)
  • Feta, parmesan, chiffonade of basil
Instructions
  1. On medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
  2. In a blender, purée diced tomatoes.
  3. Add tomatoes to Dutch Oven with vegetable broth, basil and red pepper flakes.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  5. Cover and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
  6. Ladle soup back into blender and purée all ingredients together; pour back into Dutch Oven to serve. If you prefer your soup creamy, add the whipping cream at this point and gently warm for
  7. another 5 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with feta or parmesan cheese with a chiffonade of basil on top.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/spicy-tomato-basil-soup/