Everybody Loves Tomato Soup
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly delicious, "Everybody Loves Tomato Soup" is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. This homemade recipe combines the vibrant flavors of fresh, juicy tomatoes with the richness of heavy cream and a fragrant hint of basil, delivering a velvety smooth soup that's perfect for any occasion. Enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of tomato paste for depth, this dish achieves the perfect balance of savory, slightly sweet, and creamy. Simmered to perfection with vegetable broth and blended for that luxurious texture, it’s an easy recipe that tastes like it’s straight from a gourmet kitchen. Ready in just under 45 minutes, this comforting classic pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crunchy croutons for dipping. Ideal for cozy nights in or as a starter for a crowd, this tomato soup is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 large Fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 4 cups Vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Crusty bread or croutons (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop its flavor.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree it, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil, and heat the soup gently over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, until warmed through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil, additional basil leaves for garnish, and crusty bread or croutons on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.4 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 6431 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1443 mg | 31% | |
*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.
