Description
Warm up with this delightful tomato soup made from fresh, ripe tomatoes. Bursting with vibrant flavors and a creamy texture, it evokes the comforting nostalgia of homemade meals. Perfect for chilly evenings or a quick lunch, this soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy every soothing spoonful as you savor the essence of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop the tomatoes into quarters. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Include chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth in the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or carefully transfer batches to a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Season: Stir in sugar, salt, pepper, and fresh basil leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls, garnishing with extra basil leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg