Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   • Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add Tomatoes and Broth:
   • Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and broth to the pot.
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
3. Blend Soup:
   • Use an immersion blender directly in the pot, or transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
4. Add Cream and Basil:
   • Once smooth, return the soup to the pot (if necessary).
   • Stir in the heavy cream and chopped fresh basil.
5. Season and Serve:
   • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Serve hot, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful tomato basil soup!

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
3. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot, or transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
4. Once smooth, return the soup to the pot (if necessary) and stir in the heavy cream and chopped fresh basil.
5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful tomato basil soup!

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the diced tomatoes and broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes.
3. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Stir in the cream and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.