Description
Creamy Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in warmth with every spoonful. This rich, velvety soup combines the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes with a touch of cream, creating a nostalgic dish reminiscent of cozy family dinners. Perfect for chilly days or quick weeknight meals, this easy recipe pairs beautifully with grilled cheese or crusty bread. Dive into this delightful bowl of goodness and relish the flavors that bring back cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften and juices release (approximately 10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, sugar, and chopped basil; mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg