Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Warm your soul with the rich, smoky flavors of Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, a classic comfort food with a bold twist. This creamy, velvety soup pairs fire-roasted canned tomatoes with aromatic garlic, sautéed yellow onions, and fresh basil for a flavor-packed base. Blended to silky perfection and finished with a splash of heavy cream, it’s the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegetarian soup is an easy, one-pot recipe ideal for cozy weeknight dinners. Serve with crusty bread or a melty grilled cheese for the ultimate cold-weather treat. Don't forget to garnish with extra basil for a fresh, vibrant touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fire-roasted canned tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Sauté the onion in the pot until translucent, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before blending.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches, blend, and return it to the pot.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the soup.
Add the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the soup tastes too acidic, stir in the sugar for balance.
Reheat the soup gently over low heat if needed, ensuring it does not boil.
Serve hot, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired. Enjoy with your favorite crusty bread or grilled cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5708 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2594 mg | 55% | |
*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.
