Description
Warm up your winter days with this comforting Middle-of-Winter Tomato Soup. Bursting with the flavors of fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil, this creamy soup is a delightful hug in a bowl. Perfect for cozy nights in, it pairs beautifully with grilled cheese or crusty bread, making every spoonful a taste of sunshine on cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes and onions.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until golden (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and basil leaves. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring to a regular blender.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil alongside crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg