Description
Warm up with this comforting creamy tomato basil soup, bursting with flavor and rich in texture. Made with fresh tomatoes and aromatic basil, this delightful dish is perfect for any occasion. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Pair it with crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese for a meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash the tomatoes and chop the onion and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in chopped tomatoes and mix well.
- Pour in broth: Add vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Finish with basil: Just before serving, stir in fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. - Enhance flavor with roasted red peppers or top with Parmesan cheese. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for three months.