Description
Creamy Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending ripe tomatoes with fragrant herbs for a rich, velvety texture. This delightful soup is perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter at dinner parties. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes along with sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft (about 10-15 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and herbs; heat gently until warmed through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg