Description
A rich and velvety Creamy Tomato Basil Soup perfect for any season. This comforting soup blends fresh ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil with creamy heavy cream, offering a smooth, flavorful experience that’s easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 4 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil for sautéing
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Herbs: Wash and chop the tomatoes and basil leaves. Dice the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves to get all fresh ingredients ready for cooking.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, roughly 1 minute.
- Cook Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender or transferring carefully to a regular blender, blend the tomato mixture until smooth and creamy in texture.
- Add Cream and Basil: Return the blended soup to the pot if needed. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil leaves, allowing the basil to wilt slightly for enhanced aroma and flavor.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor; canned tomatoes can be used but may alter the taste slightly.
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- For homemade vegetable broth, simmer vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion in water for about 45 minutes before use.
- To make the soup vegan, replace heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based cream alternative.
