Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is the quintessential comfort food, offering a warm embrace in every bowl. Imagine ripe Roma tomatoes simmered with fragrant garlic, onions, and vibrant basil, blended into a velvety smooth soup that’s rich yet refreshing. This delightful dish is perfect for chilly evenings or as a starter for gatherings. Serve it alongside a crunchy grilled cheese sandwich or crusty artisan bread for a truly satisfying meal. In just 30 minutes, you can create this flavorful experience that evokes nostalgia and warmth, impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- Fresh Roma tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium vegetable broth
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add quartered fresh tomatoes to the pot; cook until they begin to break down (about 10 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat; stir in heavy cream and chopped basil, heating through for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes of extra basil.
Notes
- Adjust thickness by varying the amount of broth used.
- Make ahead of time; flavors deepen when reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg