Soul-Warming Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting and classic tomato basil soup that warms the soul with its rich flavors and nostalgic memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse the tomatoes and basil, then dice the tomatoes into quarters.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the tomatoes: Add diced tomatoes to the pot, stirring for about 10 minutes.
- Add your broth: Pour in broth (if using), bring to a boil, then simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to purée until smooth.
- Stir in the cream: Return to heat, mix in cream, and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Add fresh basil: Stir chopped basil into the soup before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
Notes
This soup can be frozen for up to three months. Adjust seasoning to taste and feel free to explore variations like adding red pepper flakes or grated cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tomato soup, basil, comfort food, vegetarian soup, quick recipes