Quick Tomato and Basil Soup

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• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 ounce cans)
• 1 box vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 20 leaves fresh basil, torn or coarsely chopped

","preparation":"

Heat a deep pot or skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, garlic and onion. Saute onions until soft and sweet, 8-10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Serve soup with crusty bread.

","tags":"lunch,simmer,soups and stoups,vegetables","publishDate":"2009-01-18T08:00:00Z","status":"Publish","author":"rachael-ray","image":false}