Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
tomatoes, fresh basil, herbs
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Herbs and Spices
Liquids
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves into small pieces for easy cooking.
- 2
Prepare the Herbs
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Blend the Soup
After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and let the soup sit for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
