1.5cupscarrotsdiced. I buy shredded carrots from the grocery store to cut down on time.
28ouncecan diced tomatoesPour the entire can in there including the liquid.
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoongarlic powder
1.5cupsvegetable broth or chicken broth
1tablespoonhoney or 1.5 tablespoons sugarIf you prefer your tomato based sauces and soups less sweet skip the honey or sugar.
4-6inchpiece of parmesan cheese with the rindThe rind is cooked in the soup and removed before serving. The cheese is shredded or grated and served as a topping.
black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the onions and carrots in the butter or oil in a dutch oven or large sauce pan on medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until slightly softened.
Add the can of diced tomatoes, salt, garlic powder, broth, honey, and the Parmesan rind to the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Remove the Parmesan rind from the soup.
Blend the soup using an immersion blender or pour it into a traditional blender. Once blended, pour the soup back into the dutch oven or large sauce pan.
Stir the cream and basil into the soup. Add black pepper to taste.