Tomato Basil Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Wash and chop the fresh tomatoes. Rinse the basil leaves and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook the Tomatoes

   Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft.

4. 4

   Add Broth and Seasoning

   Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   Remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Add Basil

   Stir in the fresh basil leaves and allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Enjoy your Tomato Basil Soup!