Description
Tomato soup is a classic comfort food that warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds. Bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and garlic, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy evenings or quick lunches. Enjoy it solo or pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for a delightful culinary experience. With its vibrant red color and velvety texture, this homemade tomato soup will bring back fond memories while creating new ones around your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes, mincing the garlic, and dicing the onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, and sugar; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Return to low heat; add fresh basil leaves and let infuse for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg