tomato spinach and basil soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. stir in milk and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in tomato puree and sugar. mix well, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. add spinach, basil, salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.