Tomato Basil Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 1 can ground peeled tomatoes
• 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and the stock.
4. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
5. Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Stir in the basil.
8. Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth.
9. Serve immediately.

olive oil, sweet onion, tomatoes, vegetable, salt, fresh basil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tomato-basil-soup-recipe.html (may not work)