Description
A simple and flavorful tomato basil soup perfect for cozy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil. If using, stir in heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves or a swirl of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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