Description
A simple and flavorful homemade tomato basil soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Add sugar and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh basil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves or a swirl of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato soup, basil soup, homemade soup, easy soup, vegetarian soup, comforting soup