Description
A rich and creamy tomato basil soup that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Garnish with extra basil or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg