My Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup is not only less expensive than canned soup, it's also better for you! Skip the premade stuff and make this easy homemade soup recipe!
2cupschicken brothmay substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian version
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
½teaspoonground black pepper
½cup2% milk
1teaspoondried basil
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Topping (optional)
¼cupshredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In large saucepan, saute garlic in olive oil on medium heat one about minute, until golden but being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes. Add broth, salt, pepper and sugar.
Bring soup to a boil then simmer on medium for 10 minutes.
Turn heat to low and stir in milk, basil and parmesan. Top with shredded parmesan if desired.
Notes
If you prefer a creamier soup you can puree it! To do so, add at least half of the soup mixture to a blender, puree for a minute or two and then add it back to the saucepan to warm it through just a bit longer before serving.