Description
A simple recipe for a flavorful and comforting creamy tomato basil soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth.
- This soup pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup