Description
Simple Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping you in warmth with its rich, velvety texture and fresh basil aroma. This easy-to-make soup bursts with flavor, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy get-togethers. Paired with crusty bread or grilled cheese, it promises smiles at every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; simmer for 15-20 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- Stir in fresh basil leaves during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the soup to heat; stir in heavy cream and season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg