Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup

This delicious Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor!

Cooking Equipment:

Saucepan, Immersion Blender

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

30 minutes

Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Tomato, Basil, Soup, Italian, Creamy

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Simmering

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian/Vegan Option Available

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups canned diced tomatoes with juice

1 cup vegetable broth or water

1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (for vegan option)

2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the canned tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the cream or coconut milk (for vegan option). Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.

Stir in the chopped basil leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition:

Calories – 200; Fat – 8g; Carbohydrates – 28g; Protein – 6g; Sodium – 500mg

This Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup is an easy Italian dish that can be made in just 30 minutes! It’s packed with flavor from the tomatoes, basil, garlic, onion, cream or coconut milk (for vegan option), salt and pepper – all cooked together in a delicious broth! Enjoy!

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