Tomato Basil Soup
Created by QueenBea on October 5, 2014
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #14477
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
- 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes (fire roasted, undrained)
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (cut into cubes)
- 2 cups 1% milk (low-fat)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch salt
How to Make
-
Step 1: Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
-
Step 2: Add olive oil and swirl to cover bottom.
-
Step 3: Add onions; sauté 3 minutes.
-
Step 4: Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
-
Step 5: Add basil and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
-
Step 6: Add cream cheese; stir until cream cheese melts.
-
Step 7: Place tomato mixture into a blender.
-
Step 8: Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
-
Step 9: Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters); blend until smooth.
How to Make
-
Step 10: Return to pan; stir in milk, pepper and salt.
-
Step 11: Return to medium-high heat; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.