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Tomato Basil Soup




Source of Recipe


From FoodWeb at Mary Ellen's ThatsMyHome


List of Ingredients




2 T. olive oil

1 medium onion chopped fine

2 garlic cloves minced

28 oz. tomato puree canned

1 medium potato diced fine

2 C. tomato juice

2 t. sugar

bay leaf

sea salt

ground white pepper to taste

2 C. milk

1/4 C. fresh basil chopped

2 T. Italian parsley chopped

1 pinch nutmeg


Recipe



In a heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat and saute the onion and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes. Add in the canned tomatoes, peeled/diced potato, tomato juice, sugar, bay leaf, sea salt, and white pepper. Stir together and bring to a high simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk, herbs and nutmeg. Gently heat through without boiling.

Note: You can substitute soy milk, whole milk or light cream in any combination for the 2 cups of milk.