Description
A comforting and flavorful Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in basil.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg