Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting and flavorful Tomato Basil Soup that wraps you in nostalgia and warmth, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup Fresh Basil
- 4–5 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables. Chop fresh tomatoes into chunks and garlic cloves.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and golden.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they release their juices.
- Create the broth by pouring in vegetable or chicken broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a standing blender.
- Add in torn basil and cream, stirring to combine, and heat through.
- Serve and enjoy, garnishing with fresh basil and cream if desired.
Notes
Substitute cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free option. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, tomato basil, comforting soup, vegetarian soup, cozy meal