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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup: Discover a Cozy Recipe!

A cozy and creamy tomato basil soup perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Return the soup to low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or top with croutons for added texture.

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