Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful soup perfect for a cozy meal, blending ripe tomatoes with fresh basil and cream for a rich, smooth texture.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
onion
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
garlic
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
canned tomatoes
- 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes (28 oz each)
basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
sugar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
red pepper flakes
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional) for heat
garnish
- optional fresh basil leaves or a drizzle of cream for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and broth; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Puree the soup with basil leaves using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, warm through, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with garnish.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to taste.