Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
This creamy tomato basil soup is rich, smooth, and full of comforting flavor. Made with simple ingredients, fresh basil, and a touch of cream, it’s perfectly balanced and ideal for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 1 small onion chopped
- * 3 cloves garlic minced
- * 2 cans 28 oz total crushed tomatoes
- * 1 cup vegetable broth
- * ½ cup heavy cream
- * 1 teaspoon sugar
- * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- * ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- * ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- * Salt to taste
- * Black pepper to taste
- * Optional: butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Add sugar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.
Notes
- Add sugar to balance tomato acidity.
- Blend well for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Add basil at the end to keep its fresh flavor.
- Adjust thickness with broth or simmering time.