Creamy Tomato Soup
Warm up your winter evenings with this easy and comforting creamy tomato soup, a delightful blend of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect for cozy nights or unexpected guests, this rich soup pairs beautifully with grilled cheese or crusty bread. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a bowl of happiness that tastes like a hug.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (about 6 medium)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper; cook for about 10 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (add cream during blending if desired).
- Stir in torn basil leaves before serving hot with your choice of bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a deeper flavor, use roasted tomatoes. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.