Description
Tomato Basil Summer Soup is a delightful and refreshing dish that encapsulates the flavors of summer in every spoonful. This easy-to-make soup features ripe tomatoes and aromatic basil, creating a comforting bowl that’s perfect for warm days. Whether enjoyed hot or chilled, this vibrant soup is ideal for picnics, light dinners, or simply savoring on your patio. Dive into this bowl of summer goodness and let the flavors transport you to sunny afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, pur?e the soup until smooth (or blend in batches).
- Stir in fresh basil before serving hot or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg