Description
Creamy tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings when you need a warm hug in a bowl. This rich and velvety soup combines ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy with crusty bread or grilled cheese, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and quartering the tomatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add quartered tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually; season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Warm through but do not boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg