Tomato-Basil Soup with White Bean Puree

Name: Tomato-Basil Soup with White Bean Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium, finely diced onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed cannellini beans; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A velvety tomato soup enriched with blended cannellini beans for creaminess, brightened with fresh basil and a hint of garlic.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Soups

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 medium, finely diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed cannellini beans
3 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; bring to a simmer.
Step 3: Remove 1 cup of the soup and blend with drained cannellini beans until completely smooth, then return to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld. Stir in chopped basil just before serving.