Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is a warm, velvety dish that envelops you in comfort. Perfect for chilly nights or as an elegant starter at dinner parties, this soup combines sweet San Marzano tomatoes with aromatic fresh basil and a touch of heavy cream to create a delightful experience. With a straightforward preparation process, even novice cooks can impress their guests with this gourmet-quality recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes (with juices) and break them up with a spoon.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (be cautious with hot liquids).
- Return to low heat, stir in fresh basil and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg