Comforting Tomato Soup
A rich and velvety tomato soup enhanced with fresh basil, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Tomatoes, diced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and aromatic, about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, using an immersion blender if possible.
- Stir in the fresh basil and optional cream over low heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with basil leaves.
Notes
Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich or a fresh baguette for a complete meal. Leftover soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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