Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy Tomato Soup Recipe, crafted from fresh, ripe tomatoes and fragrant herbs. Perfect for cozy evenings or casual lunches, this velvety soup envelops you in warmth and is quick to prepare. Enjoy it solo or pair it with crispy grilled cheese for a classic combination that delights every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced tomatoes and stir well.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring batches to a traditional blender.
- Season with salt and pepper, adding fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg