Description
A warm bowl of creamy tomato soup that brings comfort on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Use canned tomatoes in off-season if fresh ones are not available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Tomato Soup, Creamy Soup, Comfort Food