Description
Tomato basil soup is a classic comfort food that warms both the heart and the soul. With its rich, velvety texture and aromatic blend of fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for chilly afternoons or cozy dinner gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant soup that’s deliciously satisfying, whether paired with crusty bread or your favorite grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cooking until they break down and release their juices (approximately 10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat; blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in chopped basil and let it infuse for a couple of minutes before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg