Tomato Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Wash and chop the fresh tomatoes into quarters. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook the Tomatoes

   Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir well. Cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down and release their juices.

4. 4

   Add Broth and Seasonings

   Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

6. 6

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches and return to the pot.

7. 7

   Finish with Cream

   Stir in the heavy cream and heat the soup for an additional 5 minutes on low heat, but do not bring it to a boil.

8. 8

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil.