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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Finishing Touch
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the ripe tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves into small pieces for even cooking.
Cooking
- 2
- 3
Cook the Tomatoes
Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes break down.
- 4
Add Broth and Seasonings
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add salt, black pepper, dried basil, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- 5
Simmer the Soup
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Finishing
- 6
Blend the Soup
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
- 7
Add Cream
Stir in the heavy cream into the blended soup until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.