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A bowl of vibrant tomato soup topped with golden croutons and fresh basil leaves, 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 20 minutes
Total Time 30 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 or diced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • fresh basil optional
  • croutons optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in sugar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return to the pot and reheat if needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and croutons if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

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

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