45-Minute Homemade Tomato Basil Soup – Heavenly Comfort
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A simple and flavorful homemade tomato basil soup made with fresh ingredients.
- Author: RecipeZest
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, then serve.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves before serving.