Description
This easy tomato soup recipe features simple steps for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and basil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to heat and stir in cream if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the cream.
- Top with fresh basil or croutons for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy tomato soup recipe, simple steps, comfort