Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 to 3 cups PET milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Basil leaves for garnish, if desired

How to

  1. In 2-quart saucepan heat olive oil over medium high heat; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (2 to 3 minutes). Add tomatoes, parsley and baking soda. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook 10 minutes. Stir in basil and honey.
  2. Stir in 2 to 3 cups milk depending on desired consistency. Cook, over medium high heat, until heated through (2 to 3 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve with basil leaves as garnish, if desired.