Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cozy Tomato Basil Soup. Perfectly creamy and bursting with fresh flavors, each bowl warms your heart and fills your home with delightful aromas. Made with ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of garlic, this soup is an invitation to cozy up on chilly evenings. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for a nostalgic meal that evokes memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender (or in batches using a regular blender).
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil; heat through for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg