Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade Creamy Tomato Basil Soup. This easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender.
- Garnish with extra fresh basil or a swirl of cream.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg