Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting and elegant tomato basil soup filled with vibrant flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Tomatoes (2 pounds)
- Fresh Basil (1 cup, packed)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by washing and dicing your tomatoes, mincing the garlic, and roughly chopping the basil.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes: Toss in the diced tomatoes, season with salt, and cook for 10-15 minutes until softened.
- Blend it up: Blend the soup until smooth and creamy, adjusting the texture to your preference.
- Stir in the basil and cream: Return the blended mixture to the pot, add fresh basil and cream, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Serve: Spoon the soup into bowls, garnish with cream and basil, and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Experiment with spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Tomato Basil Soup, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe, Vegetarian Soup