Chunky Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato basil soup is a classic Italian dish and is often served as a starter or appetizer in Italian cuisine.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Chunky Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
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Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Stir in chopped basil leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
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Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until desired consistency is reached.
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If desired, stir in heavy cream for added creaminess.
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Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.