Description
Savor this creamy tomato soup featuring rich flavors from butter, fresh basil, and savory ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy night in, making it an ideal choice for anyone searching for comforting homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, about 1 cup, minced
- 1 cup leek, chopped
- 1 can peeled plum tomatoes (14-ounce/400 milliliters)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- fresh basil for garnish, optional
- croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat and add the minced onion and chopped leek; sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the peeled plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir well and crush the tomatoes with a spatula. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half and bring to a boil again. Turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or stand blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and croutons, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade vegetable stock.
The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat gently.
Adjust seasonings according to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg