31 Days of Autumn {Day 30}: Homemade Soup Recipe

Easy and delicious homemade tomato soup.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 28 oz can whole peeled plum tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 small bunch fresh basil or a few shakes of dried basil
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat, until melted.

2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft (approximately 8 minutes).

3. Add the flour and stir.

4. Add the broth, tomatoes, sugar, basil, salt and pepper.

5. Heat over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.

6. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend.

7. Return to the pot and season to taste.

8. Serve with homemade croutons and a swirl of cream, if desired.

Enjoy!

{This is day 30 in a 31 day series celebrating autumn. Click here for more autumn ideas.}