Description
Warm your soul with this easy tomato soup, a comforting blend of vibrant tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a quick lunch, this delicious dish comes together in under 30 minutes. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) whole tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, fresh basil, and sugar; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg