Description
Creamy tomato basil soup blends Italian culinary tradition with fresh garden ingredients. Hearty comfort arrives in each spoonful, inviting you to savor rich, aromatic flavors that warm the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by finely chopping ripe tomatoes, dicing onions, and mincing garlic cloves while roughly tearing fresh basil leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Pour chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth into the pot, increasing heat to create a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and carefully purée the mixture using an immersion blender until achieving a silky, uniform texture, ensuring no chunks remain.
- Return pot to low heat and slowly incorporate heavy cream, stirring continuously to prevent separation.
- Fold in freshly torn basil leaves, allowing them to wilt and infuse their herbaceous flavor into the soup.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the creamy tomato soup into warm bowls and serve immediately, garnishing with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adjusting the amount of vegetable broth for thicker or thinner textures.
- Enhance flavor depth by roasting tomatoes and garlic before adding to the pot for a richer, caramelized taste profile.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a lighter, plant-based alternative.
- Elevate the soup’s nutritional value by adding a handful of spinach or kale during the blending process for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg