It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Soup Season!

Let's pretend I haven't been gone from the blog for four months, shall we?

I've got an easy one for you.

Ridiculously easy.

Five Ingredient Tomato-Basil Soup - that is literally the name of the recipe. Another Pinterest experiment that ended up being a winner. It is perfect for all cycles of the 17 Day Diet and is also Vegetarian. 

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• One 28-oz can crushed tomatoes, preferably local
• 1 handful basil leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat a large stock pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the canola oil and heat through. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently, to prevent burning. 

2. Add the crushed tomatoes, and fill the can up with water. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. 

3. Reduce to a simmer, add the basil and cook for 20 minutes. 

4. Puree with an immersion blender or in a standing blender.

Serve with hunks of fresh bread or grilled cheese if you have no issue with carbs! A sprinkle of Parmesan might be nice. I may even make this again and toss some mini-meatballs in it!