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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

The Best Creamy Tomato Basil Soup to Cozy Up Your Evenings

A delightful creamy tomato basil soup that redefines comfort food with fresh ingredients and simple preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 medium ripe tomatoes Use fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes for the brightest flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Adds richness while keeping the soup light.
  • 1 medium onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Choose low sodium.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half Stir in at the end.
For the Fresh Herb Touch
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves Added near the end.
Seasoning Essentials
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper To taste.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 cup croutons or toasted bread Perfect for dipping.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For garnish.

Equipment

  • soup pot
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
  1. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until tomatoes break down.
  4. Blend soup until silky-smooth with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half over low heat until soup turns a pale pink.
  6. Add chopped basil leaves and cook for another minute.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot, drizzling extra cream and sprinkling Parmesan and basil ribbons on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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