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Tomato Basil Soup

A smooth, rich, and comforting tomato basil soup made with fresh ingredients and simple steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
Finishing Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream optional
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Ladle
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
  2. Add tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste, then simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. Blend until smooth, stir in cream and basil, then serve warm.

Notes

For deeper flavor, roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup.