Description
Warm up with a bowl of homemade tomato basil soup, brimming with the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh ingredients for a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from cozy nights in to gatherings with friends and family. Serve it alongside crusty bread or grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened (approximately 10 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Stir in the torn basil leaves and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg