Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is a comforting dish that envelops you in warmth with its rich, velvety texture and vibrant flavors. Made with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Pair it with grilled cheese for a classic combination or enjoy it solo for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil; warm through without boiling.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg