Description
A warm and comforting creamy tomato basil soup, perfect for any occasion. This recipe brings the taste of authentic Italian flavors to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil.
- Heat gently until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves or a swirl of cream before serving.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg