Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 5 medium very ripe tomatoes cored and cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves chopped
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sprigs flat leaf Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook till onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil and sugar.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or so. Stir in the broth, bring to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. If you prefer creamier soup, blend in a blender in batches otherwise, serve it up, top with a sprig of parsley and enjoy!
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