Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting tomato basil soup infused with fresh ingredients that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes; roughly chop if large.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes with a pinch of salt and simmer for 10 minutes until they break down.
- Throw in the fresh basil and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, adjusting the texture to your liking.
- Finish by stirring in the heavy cream and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh basil or olive oil as desired.
Notes
Can be served with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Tomato Basil Soup, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Soup, Cozy Recipe
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