Creamy Tomato Soup

Indulge in the comfort of homemade **Creamy Tomato Soup**, a silky blend of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and warm dried basil, elevated with a touch of rich heavy cream. This classic recipe brings together simple, wholesome ingredients for a velvety texture that's achieved with an effortless puree. Simmered to perfection in savory vegetable broth, and balanced with a hint of sweetness and seasoning, this soup is the epitome of cozy, flavorful dining. Perfect as a starter or a light meal, serve it hot, garnished with fresh basil and paired with crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. Ready in just 45 minutes, this soul-warming tomato soup is a quick and satisfying choice for any weeknight.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 6 medium ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried basil.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 9

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

Step 10

Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently over low heat, being careful not to let it boil.

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 12

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves. Serve hot with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1756.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1157.1

Total Fat 76.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 4140.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.6g
Protein 22.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.3mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 3578.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 33.3%