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Description
A rich and creamy tomato basil soup that’s perfect for any season. This recipe combines fresh tomatoes with aromatic basil for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Add heavy cream and stir well.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with a garnish of fresh basil.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg