Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is a comforting dish that combines ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.
Ingrédients
L'échelle
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chopped ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 cup packed, roughly chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream and chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper. Heat gently for 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- To make it vegan, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
- Roasting tomatoes before adding them can enhance the flavor.
- Temps De Préparation: 15 minutes
- Temps De Cuisson: 40 minutes
- Catégorie: Soup
- Méthode: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
La Nutrition
- Taille D'Une Portion: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sucre: 5g
- De Sodium: 600mg
- La graisse: 18g
- Graisses Saturées: 10g
- Les Graisses Insaturées: 6g
- Les Gras Trans: 0g
- Les hydrates de carbone: 20g
- La fibre: 3g
- La protéine: 4g
- Le taux de cholestérol: 40mg
Mots-clés: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Tomato Soup, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Soup