Description
Tomato basil soup is a comforting and delightful dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the aromatic freshness of basil. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming bowl of goodness, making it ideal for cozy dinners or gatherings. Serve it hot, paired with crusty bread or a fresh salad, and enjoy every savory spoonful that warms your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Wash and quarter the tomatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the quartered tomatoes and cook until softened (around 8 minutes).
- Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend It Up: Allow soup to cool slightly, then blend until creamy using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Season & Serve: Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg