Name: Classic Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1,000 g ripe tomatoes; 1 whole medium onion; 4 clove garlic; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cup vegetable broth; 0.25 cup fresh basil; 0.5 cup liquid cooking cream; 0.5 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Sautéing Aromatics

In a large, deep pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and sauté for 4 minutes until the onion softens and turns translucent without browning. · 4 min
Adding Tomatoes and Seasonings

Add the tomato paste and stir with the onion and garlic for 1 minute to toast it and deepen its flavor, then add the fresh tomato pieces, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar. · 1 min
Cooking the Soup

Pour the vegetable broth over the ingredients and stir well until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are completely cooked and soft. · 20 min
Pureeing and Blending

Remove the pot from the heat, add the fresh basil leaves, then blend the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth and velvety. · 2 min
Finishing and Serving

Return the pot to low heat, pour in the cooking cream while stirring continuously, and let the soup warm for 2 minutes without boiling, then remove from heat and ladle into serving bowls. · 2 min

Nutrition / serving

160

cal

3.2

protein g

carbs g

10.5

fat g

Chef's tips

The secret to a balanced flavor in tomato soup lies in adding half a teaspoon of sugar to cut the harsh acidity of the tomatoes. If you desire an ultra-smooth texture like fine restaurants, pass the soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.