Delicious And Healthy Tomato And Basil Soup Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans of peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
3. Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth and chopped basil leaves. Stir well and bring the soup to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor until it is smooth.
8. Return the soup to the pot and heat it over low heat.
9. Stir in the heavy cream (optional), and cook for a few more minutes.
10. Season the soup with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Total fat: 7g
• Saturated fat: 3.5g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Total carbohydrates: 12g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 2g

Conclusion