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Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 10 medium tomatoes (about 2 pounds), chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Toppings of choice (e.g., chopped fresh basil, crumbled bacon, fresh herbs)
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onions for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; stir for aroma.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Add chopped tomatoes, broth, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Be patient while sautéing onions to enhance the soup’s taste.
For added creaminess, consider a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 5