Description
A comforting and flavorful Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This soup is rich, creamy, and bursting with the vibrant flavors of tomatoes and fresh basil.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to smooth the soup. Stir in cream and basil. Cook briefly.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Pair with grilled cheese or crusty bread for a classic meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
