Creamy tomato basil soup
This delicious and creamy tomato basil soup is a perfect starter for any meal. Made with fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil, this soup is both comforting and flavorful. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Onion — 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic — 3 cloves, minced
- Tomatoes — 4 large, ripe, chopped
- Tomato paste — 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock — 4 cups (1 liter)
- Fresh basil — ½ cup (120 ml), chopped
- Heavy Cream — ½ cup (120 ml)
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
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Cooking Instructions!
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion turns translucent and garlic becomes fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well to mix everything together.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches to puree it.
Return the soup to low heat and stir in the fresh basil, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top or chill in the refrigerator to serve cold.
