Description
Tomato Basil Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of comfort food in every spoonful. This velvety soup, made with fresh, ripe tomatoes and aromatic basil, is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Its rich flavors and creamy texture come together effortlessly, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the tomatoes into quarters.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and sugar; cook until softened (approximately 7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer; let cook for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a regular blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in fresh basil, season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg