Description
Creamy tomato soup from Italian kitchens delivers rich comfort in a bowl. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising warmth and satisfaction for home cooks craving authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, introducing diced onions and allowing them to become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors for about 45-60 seconds.
- Gently pour in fresh tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, seasoning with salt and pepper, elevating heat to create a robust boil before immediately reducing to a gentle simmer for 18-22 minutes.
- Utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a velvety, uniform consistency, ensuring no visible chunks remain.
- Introduce rich, luxurious heavy cream, carefully warming the soup without reaching a boiling point to maintain silky texture and prevent curdling.
- Transfer the creamy tomato soup into serving bowls, adorning with delicate, freshly torn basil leaves for an elegant finishing touch and aromatic enhancement.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the most vibrant and sweet flavor profile.
- Experiment with different varieties like Roma, San Marzano, or heirloom tomatoes for unique taste variations.
- Balance acidity by adding a pinch of sugar, which helps neutralize the sharp tomato tang.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to maintain a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg