Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
Servings 8
Fresh tomatoes and basil make this a tomato soup recipe a family favorite. Top it with homemade croutons for the win!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh picked tomatoes
- 1 small sweet onion
- 4 small garlic cloves
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 5-6 leaves fresh basil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Sauté one small sweet onion and four small garlic cloves in about 3 T. olive oil on medium high heat until they brown and soften. Set them aside.
- Pick two lbs of fresh tomatoes (equivalent to about four large tomatoes). Rinse off the tomatoes and using a small knife, carefully cut out the green top.
- In your blender, put the tomatoes, one 6 oz. can of tomato paste, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. dried dill, 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, 5-6 leaves of fresh basil, and sautéed onions and garlic. Blend on high speed until you have a puree with no visible chunks.
- Pour your puree into a large stockpot and add 2 cups of quality vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a small simmer for about 10 minutes. Add more chopped basil, salt, and/or pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg