5 from 3 votes
Tomato-Basil Soup
Whether as a simple but elegant starter or light lunch, this silky-smooth Tomato-Basil Soup is one and all flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
152 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds tomatoes cored and chopped, ripe
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup basil plus more for garnish, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and return to low heat. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
872mg
(36%)
Potassium
415mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1855IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1855IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.