Description
Tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. Its rich and velvety texture, paired with a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, makes it a cozy staple in any kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and dicing the tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic; stir occasionally until softened (about 8-10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with fresh basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg