Description
There’s something wonderfully cozy about a warm bowl of Tomato Basil Soup. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the fragrant aroma of fresh basil, this soup is both comforting and nourishing.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
¼ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Optional: fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano. Simmer 20 minutes.
3. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth.
4. Stir in fresh basil and optional cream, cook an additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Roast fresh tomatoes for deeper flavor.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
Use coconut milk for a vegan option.
Soup tastes better the next day.
Store in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg