Homemade Tomato Soup
A rich, creamy, and comforting homemade tomato soup made with crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and a touch of cream.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28-ounce
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal.