Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Make Tomato Basil Soup Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Herbs and Spices
Finishing Touches
Method
Soup Preparation
- 1
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 2
- 3
Incorporate Tomatoes
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes with their juices and break them up with a spoon. Stir in the vegetable broth.
- 4
Season the Soup
Add the chopped fresh basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, uncovered, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Blending and Finishing
- 6
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- 7
Add Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and heat through without boiling. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves. Serve warm with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
