Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

adapted from Ming Tsai

This is a well balanced slightly sweet vegetarian soup that comes together quickly.

Be careful when pureeing hot liquids. Do not fill your blender more than half full. 

Makes 2 servings                                                                0 WW pts / serving

Cooking spray

1/2 large red onion, diced
1 1/2 tsp. minced ginger
1 tsp. Truvia brown sugar blend™ or 2 tsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 cups whole plum tomatoes, diced
2 1/2 cups Homemade vegetable stock or canned broth
1/2 cup picked basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper black pepper. to taste
Parmesan cheese, shaved for garnish (optional)

1. In a saucepan coated with cooking spray, sauté the onions, ginger and sugar blend until the onions soften, about  5 minutes. 
2. Add the tomato paste and cook until it begins to darkens, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and stock; Bring to a simmer.  
4. Simmer on low heat until tomatoes are very soft, at least 30 minutes. 
5. Add the basil and puree in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender.
6. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!