HEALTHY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
This fast tomato basil soup with ricotta is one of those easy, heart and soul-warming recipes everyone around your table will love. Whether you serve it as a first course or as a main dish with a grilled cheese, it'll be a win every time!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ cup part skim ricotta
- Olive oil for finishing
- Crackers and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic until it begins to soften (about 4 minutes). Add the basil and oregano and cook for 1 more minute.
- Reduce the heat and add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in the ricotta until it blends completely into the soup.
- Serve warm garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, crackers, and fresh basil.
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