Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting and delicious homemade Tomato Basil Soup, perfect for autumn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Tomatoes (2 kg)
- Fresh Basil (1 cup, packed)
- Onion (1 medium)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock (4 cups)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Sugar (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prep the Tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Halve the fresh tomatoes and spread them on a baking tray with olive oil, salt, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pot and add chopped onion; sauté until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the Garlic: Toss in minced garlic and sauté for just a minute until fragrant.
- Blend in the Tomatoes: Add the roasted tomatoes to the pot along with any juices and simmer for a few minutes.
- Introduce Stock and Simmer: Pour in stock and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Basil Time: Add in fresh basil leaves and allow to simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
- Blend to Creaminess: Puree the soup using an immersion blender until silky smooth.
- Season & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed; serve hot garnished with basil leaves and olive oil.
Notes
Try adding cheese or spices for variations. This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tomato Soup, Basil Soup, Comfort Food, Vegetarian, Easy Soup