Description
Warm your soul with this Easy Tomato Soup Recipe, a comforting blend of fresh tomatoes, savory onion, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for chilly days or a quick meal, this creamy and flavorful soup is incredibly easy to make. Pair it with a gooey grilled cheese for the ultimate nostalgia trip or enjoy it on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (or blend in batches).
- If desired, stir in heavy cream and heat through for a few more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg