Description
A rich and creamy tomato basil soup perfect for any occasion. Simple to make with fresh ingredients and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Adjust cream for desired thickness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy tomato basil soup, easy tomato soup, homemade soup