Tomato Basil Soup: A Classic Comfort Dish - Roots Food Group Recipes for health

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 lbs. tomatoes (cored and chopped)
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup cannellini or white beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (cut into a few pieces)
• 3 Tbsp. dry basil – or if fresh, use 10 to 15 basil leaves
• 1 tsp. brown sugar – can substitute white sugar