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Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup is for Soup.

Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup are:

1/2 tbs olive oil
1/2 tbs butter, unsalted
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1-1/3 cup onion, chopped
6 roma tomatoes, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup white wine
6 pcs sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups basil leaves, shredded
3/4 cup half-n-half
salt & pepper to taste

Here is how you make Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup:

1. Over medium low heat, heat olive oil and butter in a large pot until foaming. Add the onions and cook gently, stirring frequently, until softened (about 5 minutes). Do not allow onions to brown.2. Stir in the tomatoes and garlic; add broth, white wine and sun dried tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, lower heat, half cover pot and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stiring occasionally to prevent sticking. 3. Pour the soup into a food processor and blend. Return to pot, add basil and adjust seasonings. Let cook 10-15 minutes longer. Add the half-n-half and heat through, stirring. Do not let the soup boil. Serve immediately.Servings: 6Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RKLAGER.

The nutritional information for Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 143.3

• Total Fat: 7.0 g
• Cholesterol: 13.8 mg
• Sodium: 834.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 3.3 g