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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dairy
Herbs and Spices
Liquids
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the fresh tomatoes under running water. Chop them into quarters. Peel and dice the onion and carrot, and mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 2
- 3
Add the Tomatoes
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they start to break down.
- 4
Add Broth and Simmer
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- 5
Blend the Soup
Remove the pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender.
- 6
Add Cream and Cheese
Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add the basil and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 7
Serve
Once heated through, serve the creamy tomato soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves or additional cheese if desired.
