Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this hearty tomato soup that combines ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a touch of cream for a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfectly paired with crusty bread or grilled cheese, this dish is not only easy to make but also evokes nostalgic moments of family gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 7-10 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil; then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through but do not boil again.
- Finish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg