Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato basil soup is a classic Italian dish that is loved for its simplicity and delicious flavors. It is often served as a starter or as a light lunch option.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Tomato Basil Soup

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Tomatoes
• 20 gram Basil leaves
• 100 gram Onion
• 2 gram Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic cloves, and sauté until onions are translucent.
2. Add chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the chopped basil leaves. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and heat the soup for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve hot with a garnish of fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.