Description
A comforting creamy tomato basil soup perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in canned tomatoes (with juices) and broth. Stir in basil and oregano, then bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream for richness; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes while cooking.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg