Chicago-Style Tomato Corn Soup

Name: Chicago-Style Tomato Corn Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large, diced onion; 2 medium, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

A hearty, tomato-based soup with sweet corn and aromatic vegetables, ideal for chilly days.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large, diced onion
2 medium, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
3 cloves, minced garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup corn kernels
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 2 medium diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 8 minutes until vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.