Cookbook:Herbed Tomato Soup

| American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Soups

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * ½ cup diced onion
 * 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
 * 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
 * 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
 * 1 tablespoon fresh snipped basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
 * 1 teaspoon fresh snipped thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
 * 1 dash pepper
 * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
 * 4–6 fresh basil leaves (optional), sliced thinly into strips

Procedure

 * 1) In a 2-quart saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until tender but not browned.
 * 2) Add tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, basil, thyme and pepper.
 * 3) Bring to a boil.
 * 4) Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in vinegar, if desired, just prior to serving.
 * 6) Ladle into bowls and garnish with basil strips.