Easy Tomato Soup

In the last several weeks we've had several different illnesses from strep to sinus infections and more invade our home. So today seemed like the perfect time to share one of my favorite feel better recipes. This tomato soup recipe in the perfect comfort food and it's so easy to make!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large sweet onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp all purpose flour

2 tsp dried basil (or 6 tsp fresh basil)

2 tsp dried thyme (or 6 tsp fresh thyme)

4 cups chicken broth

56 ounces canned crushed tomatoes

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In crock pot, add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper. 

2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook, stirring for another 2 minutes until soft but not browned. Add flour and stir to coat onion and garlic for about 2 minutes. Add basil and thyme and continue to stir about 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add to crock pot. 

3. Set crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. 

4. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh basil or your favorite crumbled or grated cheese.

**Soup may be frozen in airtight freezer container for up to 3 months.**

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