Creamy Tomato Basil Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Chilly Days
A warm and comforting soup perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add fresh basil and heavy cream; blend the mixture until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Great served with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Soup Recipe, Comfort Food