Description
Tomato Basil Soup is the epitome of comfort food, offering a warm hug in a bowl. Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil, this classic soup is both rich in flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a delightful dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing tomatoes and basil, then dicing the tomatoes and chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or traditional blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in torn basil leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg