Description
Creamy tomato basil soup is a comforting blend of ripe tomatoes and aromatic basil, delivering a rich and velvety dish perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 5 ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 2. Add the Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes (with their juices) and let them simmer for about 10 minutes until softened.
- 3. Pour in the Broth: Add the vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for another 15 minutes.
- 4. Blend Until Smooth: Using an immersion blender or countertop blender, puree the mixture until smooth. For added texture, leave some chunks.
- 5. Stir in Cream & Basil: Pour in heavy cream (or coconut milk) while stirring gently over low heat. Add chopped fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with extra basil if desired. Serve hot alongside crusty bread or your favorite sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg