Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the onions, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the tomatoes and basil.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

3. 3

   Cook the Tomatoes

   Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir well. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.

4. 4

   Add Broth and Simmer

   Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Add Cream and Basil

   Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil. Heat the soup gently over low heat for another 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with house-made croutons and additional basil if desired.