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A close-up of a bowl of hearty tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, perfect for soup recipes.

Classic Tomato Soup

A simple and comforting tomato soup recipe that's perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes crushed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  6. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or a drizzle of cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream before serving.

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