{Tomato Basil Soup}

With garlic, basil, and other delicious seasonings, this creamy tomato basil soup has a bold flavor that you'll quickly fall in love with.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 tsp minced garlic
28 oz diced tomatoes drained (reserve the liquid)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp basil puree or fresh basil chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup reserved tomato liquid from can
1/2 cup heavy cream
garlic salt to taste
pepper
croutons
fresh parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

1) In a large pot over medium heat, add garlic and stir until fragrant.

2) Add drained, diced tomatoes, basil and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes.

3) Add reserved tomato liquid and chicken broth. Stir and lower heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4) In small batches, puree chunky soup in a blender until it's the consistency you'd like. Stir in heavy cream and mix well.

5) Add any more salt and pepper and garnish with croutons, basil and Parmesan cheese.

Source: lilluna.com