Description
Hearty “tomato basil soup” brings Mediterranean sunshine to your kitchen with fresh ingredients and simple preparation. Silky smooth blend delivers comfort in each spoonful, inviting you to savor pure plant-based deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 14 ounces (400 grams) cans of whole or diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable broth
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) unsweetened coconut milk or any plant-based cream (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel, allowing it to shimmer gently over moderate temperature.
- Introduce finely chopped onions into the heated oil, transforming them through gentle movement until they become translucent and tender, releasing their subtle sweetness.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the aromatic mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning and coaxing out its rich, pungent essence, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
Notes
- Select ripe, juicy tomatoes for the most vibrant and fresh flavor profile in your soup.
- Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance the overall taste and provide a rich, smooth base.
- Adjust the cooking time for onions and garlic carefully to prevent burning, which can create a bitter undertone.
- Consider roasting tomatoes beforehand to deepen the soup’s complexity and add a subtle caramelized note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg