Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup

🕒 Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

🍲 Ingredients:

1. 🍅 Fresh Tomatoes – 6 large, peeled and chopped
2. 🧅 Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
3. 🧄 Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
4. 🥫 Tomato Paste – 2 tablespoons
5. 🥛 Heavy Cream – 1 cup
6. 🥫 Vegetable Stock – 3 cups
7. 🌿 Fresh Basil – 1/2 cup, chopped + extra for garnish
8. 🫒 Olive Oil – 2 tablespoons
9. 🧂 Salt & Pepper – to taste
10. 🍞 Croutons – optional, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients
   🧑‍🍳 Peel and chop the tomatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Sauté Aromatics
   🍳 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
3. Add Tomatoes and Tomato Paste
   🍅 Stir in the fresh tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
4. Pour in Stock
   🥫 Add the vegetable stock to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Blend the Soup
   🥣 Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches.
6. Add Cream and Basil
   🥛 Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil. Simmer for 5 more minutes on low heat.
7. Garnish and Serve
   🌿 Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil, and serve with croutons or crusty bread.