Soups

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Sausage

Amy Lents
November 15, 2013

Smooth, creamy tomato soup, perfectly spiced with fresh basil with an added surprise with {bonus} protein in the form of sausage!

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb mild Italian sausage
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 ½ cups lowfat milk
½ cup heavy cream
15-20 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Salt & pepper, to taste
Heat the oil in a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds or until fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked. Stir in the crushed...
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Nutritions

Calories
403

Sodium
452mg
18% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV
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Nutritions

Calories
439

Sodium
728mg
30% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
17g
35% DV

Carbs
61g
20% DV

Fiber
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