Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This luscious blend of ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil creates a velvety texture that warms your soul. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this soup is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an ideal starter or lunch option. Pair it with crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese for a complete meal that will delight your taste buds and evoke feelings of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. SautΓ© chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes along with sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil leaves; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or cream if desired, alongside crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg