Description
Warm your soul with this delightful homemade tomato soup, brimming with the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy evenings or chilly afternoons, this easy recipe brings nostalgia and comfort to your table. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped tomatoes along with salt and sugar; cook until tomatoes break down (about 10 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce to simmer for at least 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standing blender (caution with hot liquids).
- Stir in chopped basil and season with pepper to taste; let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of cream and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg