Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful homemade tomato soup recipe. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, it’s a classic that never fails to satisfy.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
For Garnish:
- fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the cream or milk and heat gently.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or omit the cream entirely.
- Roasting fresh tomatoes before blending adds even more depth of flavor.
- Serve with grilled cheese or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
