Description
A comforting homemade tomato soup recipe that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping the tomatoes, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, then pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider roasting the tomatoes before adding them to the pot.
- A splash of heavy cream can be added for a creamier texture.
- Experiment with spices like red pepper flakes or dried herbs for added flavor.
- Top with croutons or toasted pine nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato soup, homemade soup, comfort food, healthy recipe