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Tomato Basil Soup

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Tomato basil soup made smooth, fresh, and comforting. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for simple, homemade meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes or whole tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp sugar optional, to balance acidity
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup cream or plant-based cream optional

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Add fresh basil and remove from heat.
  7. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or blender.
  8. Stir in cream if using and warm gently before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 711mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 753IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Roast tomatoes first for deeper flavor
Keep it dairy-free or vegan by skipping cream
Pairs perfectly with garlic bread or grilled cheese

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