Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Sauté the Aromatics

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

2. 2

   Cook the Tomatoes

   Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the pot along with the salt, black pepper, and sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

3. 3

   Add Broth and Basil

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Add the fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Adjust Seasoning

   Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Enjoy your warm tomato basil soup!