Garden Basil Tomato Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups diced onions
• 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 4 cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons chopped basil
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, heat the canola oil for 2 - 3 minutes over medium heat.
• 2 saute the onions for 4-5 minutes, avoiding any browning, then add the garlic. mix together.
• 3 add the tomatoes, vegetable broth and tomato paste.
• 4 bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
• 5 remove the soup from the heat, add the basil and blend in a blender or food processor for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
• 6 season with salt, peppers and lemon juice.
• 7 serve immediatley.