Jul 13 2026
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Tomato Basil Recipe

Inspired by Ford's Garage Florence
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the ripe tomatoes and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Basil

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

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add the Tomatoes

    Stir in the diced tomatoes and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften.

  3. 5

    Mix in the Liquids

    Pour in the vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 6

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pot, stirring to combine the flavors. Let it simmer for another 15 minutes.

  5. 7

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.

  6. 8

    Finish with Basil

    Once blended, stir in the fresh basil leaves and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

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