Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy homemade tomato soup. Bursting with fresh tomato flavor, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, this delightful dish evokes cozy memories while being simple enough for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping tomatoes, dicing onion, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Stir in heavy cream over low heat; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with torn basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg