Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2-3 cups milk
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley and baking soda. Cook until mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 minutes. Stir in basil and honey.
- Stir in milk to reach desired consistency. Cook over medium-high heat until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.