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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup: A Delicious and Easy Recipe

A delicious and easy recipe for creamy tomato basil soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
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
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

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 20 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 regular blender.
  5. Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat over low until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or a non-dairy cream alternative.
  • To add a bit of spice, include a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions.

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