Ricipe
Tomato Basil Soup Recipe – Creamy & Easy to Make
- Serves: 2 People
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cooking: 25 min
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Difficulty: medium
This is the recipe for Tomato Basil Soup, rich and velvety, just what one wants in a homely meal. The natural sweetness of fully ripe tomatoes blends in well with heavy cream and the aromatic freshness of basil. With quick preparation, this soup will surely be a great balance between flavors and textures, perfect either as a first course or light main dish.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Chop the ripe tomatoes and add them to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then blend the mixture in a blender until smooth.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
