Creamy Tomato Basil Soup – Better Than Canned
This creamy tomato basil soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with simple ingredients and blended to silky perfection, it pairs beautifully with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 210 | Protein: 4g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g