Description
This creamy tomato basil soup combines rich flavors of tomatoes and fresh basil, creating a warm and inviting bowl of goodness perfect for chilly days or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the fresh tomatoes and onion.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the fresh basil leaves and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through without boiling.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: soup, tomato, basil, creamy, comfort food