Jul 14 2026
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Tomato Basil Recipe

Inspired by Brasserie Byronz
Time1h
Serves4

per quart

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the fresh tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Remove the stems and cut them into quarters. Peel and dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Basil

    Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Add the quartered tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  3. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Season the tomato mixture with salt, black pepper, and sugar. The sugar will help cut the acidity of the tomatoes.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 7

    Blend the Soup

    After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a traditional blender in batches.

  6. 8

    Add Basil

    Stir in the fresh basil leaves into the blended soup and let it sit for another 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

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