Rich & Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

Tomatoes-Basil soup is very simple recipe that can be made in less than 30 minute. The secret to the richness in this soup is to use fresh basil leaves and tomatoes. I always prefer fresh stuff over canned one. Serve hot with a slice of French bread baguette, garlic toast or any bread of your choice.

Cuisine: Italian | Recipe Category: Soups & Stews
Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes | Serving: 2-3

Ingredients:

1.	Tomatoes,  quartered	3 large
2.	Onion, chopped	1 small
3.	Carrot, chopped	1 medium
4.	Garlic, crushed	4-5 cloves
5.	Fresh basil leaves	¼  cup
6.	Butter/olive oil	2 Tbsp.
7.	Crushed black pepper	¼ Tsp.
8.	Sugar	1 Tsp.
9.	Salt	To taste
10.	Vegetable broth(See Recipe Notes)	2-3 cups
11.	Heavy cream	¼  cup
12	Basil leaves	To garnish

Step By Step Instruction: [Hide Images]

1. Heat butter/oil in a large pan. Add chopped onions, carrot and cook for 2-3 min, stirring frequently, until onion soft and pink in color.
2. Add crushed garlic, cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, season with sugar, salt and peppers, stir well. 
4. Add vegetable broth/stock or water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, simmer gently, partially covered for around 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool down.
5. Add basil leaves and tomatoes in a food processor or blender, process until smooth.
6. Return pureed mixture to the pan, stir in cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes.
7. Adjust the seasoning. 
8. Garnished with basil leaves and heavy cream.
9. Serve hot with our favorite bread.

Recipe Notes

1. Click here for Vegetable Broth recipe

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