Description
A classic tomato soup made with ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream for richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and sugar, stirring to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with croutons or a grilled cheese sandwich.
- Tomatoes can be roasted before adding for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: tomato soup, classic soup, creamy soup