Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (14 oz) cans of fire-roasted tomatoes; 5 minced garlic cloves (5 tsp), divided; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 15-20 fresh basil leaves, rolled and cut into a chiffonade; S&P to taste; Crushed red pepper to taste; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:44:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories124.8 kcal (6%)

Total Fat9.3 g (13%)

Carbs8.1 g (3%)

Sugars4.1 g (5%)

Protein2.3 g (5%)

Sodium394.5 mg (20%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 x 14 ozfire-roasted tomatoes

2 Tbspolive oil

rolled and cut into a chiffonade

1 cupchicken stock

½ cupheavy whipping cream

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.

Step 2

Add four cloves (4 tsp) of minced garlic to the pan with onion. Saute the garlic and onion for about five minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 3

Add both cans of tomatoes, including juice, to the pot and stir. Cover and allow to cook for 15 minutes, stirring the contents every few minutes.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth and cream to the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes. The soup should thicken as it reduces. If, after 10 minutes, the soup is still too think, allow it to reduce further until it reaches the desired consistency. Stir occasionally to keep the soup from sticking.

Step 5

Add the fresh basil, S&P. Add crushed red pepper to taste. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes longer.

Step 6

Pour or ladle carefully into the blender. Add the reserved (1 clove or 1 tsp) minced garlic and puree until smooth. Pour back into the pot and serve.