Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. With a rich blend of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of heavy cream, this soup delivers a delightful flavor experience that warms both body and soul. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or as a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop tomatoes; dice onion; mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3. Add Tomatoes: Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
- 4. Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- 5. Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- 6. Finish with Cream and Basil: Return the soup to heat, stir in heavy cream and chopped basil; warm through without boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg