Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍅 1 kg of cherry tomatoes | 🧅 1 red onion |
| 🧄 1 clove of garlic | 🥔 2 medium potatoes |
| 🌿 20-30 leaves of fresh basil | 💧 400 ml of water |
| 🧂 Salt | 🌶️ Chili to taste (optional) |
| 🌰 2 tablespoons of olive oil | 🥣 1 vegetable stock cube (optional) |
Utensils
| 🍅 Knife | 🥣 Pot |
| 🧄 Cutting board | 🌿 Wooden spoon |
| 🥄 Blender | 🧂 Salt and pepper shaker |
| 🍽️ Serving plate | 🍵 Glass or bowl |
Step-by-step preparation
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Rest time: 0 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
STEP 1: Start by washing and chopping the tomatoes into pieces and finely chop a onion to prepare the base of the soup.
STEP 2: In a pot, add a drizzle of olive oil, then add the onions and sauté them until translucent.
STEP 3: Add the tomato pieces to the pot, season with salt and pepper, then mix all the ingredients well.
STEP 4: Pour about 400 ml of water into the pot, then let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
STEP 5: Once the mixture is cooked, use a blender to achieve a smooth texture, creating a creamy tomato soup.
STEP 6: Finally, add a good handful of chopped fresh basil, mix, and let steep for a few minutes before serving.
Preparing a homemade tomato soup with fresh basil is a great way to enjoy a simple and comforting recipe. Quality ingredients like ripe tomatoes add a wealth of flavor that will delight your taste buds. Slicing onions and garlic to enhance everything with a drizzle of olive oil brings unmatched depth of flavor.
The basil leaves, when added, bring a touch of freshness and an intoxicating aroma. This soup can be adjusted to your taste, whether by enhancing it with spices or thickening it according to your preferences. Don’t forget to check out other inspiring recipes to accompany this dish, such as pistou soup or homemade tomato vinegar.
