Easy Tomato Soup
This is the tomato soup recipe I make when I am craving tomato soup but I don't have a lot of time to cook. I can get it started coooking while I am having my coffee in the morning and it will be ready for lunch. It is always nice to have a grilled cheese on the side.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter1 small sweet onion, chopped2 teaspoons granulated garlic56 ounces diced tomatoes1 cup chicken broth
3 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground black pepper1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup milk
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Directions
In 5 quart sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until translucent, 4 - 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and sugar. Stir well. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove from heat and blend, using a blender or an immersion blender, until smooth. Add milk and stir well. Simmer on low for 15 minutes.
Nutrition FactsServings: 6Amount per serving Calories 120% Daily Value*Total Fat 5.8g 7%Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%Cholesterol 13mg 4%Sodium 1342mg 58%Total Carbohydrate 15.2g 6%Dietary Fiber 3.9g 14%Total Sugars 9.9g Protein 4.3g Vitamin D 3mcg 14%Calcium 62mg 5%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 722mg 15%*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.