Tomato Basil Cream Soup Recipe
Make Tomato Basil Cream Soup Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Liquids
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop Vegetables
Start by washing and chopping the ripe tomatoes into chunks. Peel and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Prepare Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft.
- 5
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the mixture to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth.
- 6
Add Cream and Seasonings
Once the soup is blended, return it to the pot (if using a regular blender). Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- 7
Stir in Basil
Finally, stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook for another minute. Adjust seasoning to taste.
