Description
When the chill sets in, nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade tomato soup. This classic recipe combines ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and aromatic garlic for a velvety dish that warms your heart and soul. Perfect for pairing with grilled cheese or enjoying solo, this easy-to-make soup is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
- Return to pot, stir in fresh basil, and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg