Creamy Tomato Basil (Printer-friendly)

Velvety tomato and basil blend finished with cream for a rich, comforting flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes (or 32 ounces fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped)
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

06 - 2 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Herbs & Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrot; cook until softened without browning, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, sugar if using, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
04 - Add fresh basil leaves and remove the pot from heat.
05 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
07 - Gently reheat if needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil leaves and a drizzle of cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This soup manages to feel luxurious yet comforting, like sharing a little secret with a good friend.
  • The balance of creamy richness and fresh herbs makes it a favorite that always surprises with its depth of flavor.
02 -
  • Don&t skip the step of simmering uncovered; it intensifies the flavors and reduces excess liquid for perfect consistency.
  • Blending while hot requires caution to prevent splattering but results in the creamiest texture which is totally worth it.
03 -
  • Use a good quality immersion blender for the smoothest texture and less mess.
  • The touch of sugar is the hidden gem that transforms tart tomatoes into luscious soup.

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