Description
Homemade tomato soup is a comforting classic that warms the soul and delights the palate. Bursting with fresh flavors from ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of cream, this simple recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish. Perfect for chilly days or as a quick weeknight meal, serve it alongside grilled cheese or enjoy it on its own for a cozy experience that evokes fond memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash and chop the tomatoes into quarters.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth: Remove from heat; cool slightly and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Season: Return blended soup to low heat; add salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish with cream (optional): Stir in heavy cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg