Bright Tomato Soup
Dive into the vibrant flavors of homemade comfort with this Bright Tomato Soup, a recipe that celebrates the natural sweetness and tang of ripe tomatoes. Infused with sautéed yellow onions, fragrant garlic, and a touch of tomato paste, this soup achieves a rich, velvety texture with the help of an optional splash of heavy cream. Balanced with a hint of sugar and fresh basil, it's the perfect blend of savory and sweet. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this easy tomato soup recipe is an ideal weeknight meal for four, offering a comforting warmth that’s perfect on its own or paired with crusty bread. Customize it further with crunchy croutons or keep it dairy-free—either way, this classic dish will leave you coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 6 large ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cups heavy cream (optional, for creamier soup)
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups croutons (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the tomato paste, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a blender and process until smooth.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream if using. Heat gently over low heat, ensuring not to boil the cream.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and croutons if desired. Pair with crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4725 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 4089 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
