Description
Tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This rich and creamy recipe features ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil, delivering a burst of flavor in every spoonful. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings, this dish is sure to warm hearts and satisfy appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften (7-10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, add sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot with fresh basil on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg