Description
Warm your soul with this easy homemade tomato soup, bursting with rich flavors from fresh tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this creamy delight pairs beautifully with grilled cheese sandwiches. Experience comfort in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped tomatoes along with their juices; cook for 10–15 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with sugar, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Let simmer for 20 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth or transfer to a blender.
- Stir in heavy cream if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg