Creamy Tomato Basil Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
Delight in the rich flavors of creamy tomato basil soup, a comforting dish perfect for any time of year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and sugar.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be topped with additional basil or croutons.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, comfort food, tomato soup