Description
Warm your soul with this creamy Classic Tomato Soup, bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or a quick lunch, this simple yet satisfying dish evokes nostalgic memories of home-cooked meals. Paired with crispy grilled cheese sandwiches, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that brings comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped (about 2 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (or 2 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir until they begin to release their juices.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (let cool slightly if using a standard blender).
- Return blended soup to low heat, stir in fresh basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Warm through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup / 240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg