Tomato Vegetable Soup De Tuscana

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My boss, who is an excellent cook, gave this recipe to me about 10 years ago. It's terrific and very easy--a must try! It's also really good the next day cold! i believe that it is also works for the sb diet.

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Steps

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Heat oil in pot large enough to hold all ingredients.

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Add onion and garlic and saut until onion is translucent.

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Add celery and carrots , saut 5 minutes.

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Add tomatoes , beef broth , basil , thyme , parsley , and red pepper and bring to a boil.

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Cover when at a boil and lower heat and simmer until it thickens for approx 45 minutes.

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You can add additional remaining chopped parsley or grated parmesan cheese on top when serving.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, celery, carrot, tomatoes, beef broth, dry basil, dried thyme, fresh parsley, dry crushed red pepper