Tomato Basil Soup Recipe – Creamy & Easy to Make

Tomato Basil Soup Recipe – Creamy & Easy to Make

The recipe for Tomato Basil Soup produces a rich velvety texture which makes it perfect for home cooking. The natural sweetness of fully ripe tomatoes works well with heavy cream and the aromatic freshness of basil. The quick preparation of this soup creates a perfect flavor and texture combination which works well as both a first course and a light main dish.

Ingredients

• 500g of ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 250ml of vegetable broth
• 100ml of heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. The pot requires sautéing chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the ripe tomatoes to the pot after chopping them and let them cook for 5 minutes until they become soft.
4. The mixture requires vegetable broth to reach boiling point before the heat needs to be reduced for 15 minutes of simmering.
5. The mixture needs to cool down slightly before blending it in a blender until it reaches a smooth consistency.
6. The blended soup needs to be returned to the pot where heavy cream should be added followed by salt and pepper seasoning. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.