Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin; 2 red onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 carrots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 5 tomatoes, large and vine ripened and coarsely chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; 3 cups stock, vegetable; 1 -1 ½ tablespoon salt, coarsee; 2 tablespoons pepper, freshly ground; ¾ cup heavy cream; fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
2 red onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 tomatoes, large and vine ripened and coarsely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
3 cups stock, vegetable
1 -1 ½ tablespoon salt, coarsee
2 tablespoons pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

1
In a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat, heat oil.
2
Stir in onions and carrots and cook until very tender, 10-15 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic and saute for an additional 1 minute.
4
Stir in tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, vegetable stock, salt and pepper.
5
Turn the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and lower the heat and simmer until the tomatoes have become very tender, about 30-40 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and stir in cream.
7
Run the soup through a food mill, if you have one, and discard the dry pulp leftover.
8
If you dont have a food mill, puree the soup in either an immersion blender or food processor.
9
Return the soup to the pot, and gently reheat until just hot.
10
Garnish with basil and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin, 2 red onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), 2 carrots, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup

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