Juicy plum tomatoes come together with the aromatic fresh basil to give you a fresh taste of heaven in this soup. The soup is very quick easy to prepare. It can be ready in 30 minutes, which helps retain the fresh and yummy flavor of tomatoes and basil.
This tasty tomato basil soup is great for lunch; it can be served along with bread or grilled cheese.
Do not forget to store some Tomato And Basil soup in a water bottle from Vaya to sip through the day.
Health Benefits
- Basil is often used as a seasoning herb for various types of food. It has unique health protecting effects. It is also an excellent source of magnesium which promotes cardiovascular health by helping the muscles and blood vessels to relax. Basil is also an excellent source of vitamin C, K, manganese, copper, calcium, iron and folate.
- A pinch of black pepper is added to almost every type of recipe. It is a good source of manganese, Vitamin K, copper, calcium and iron, which improves and aids digestion and promotes intestinal health.Down with the cold? Pack some healthy soup to have on the go and give your body much-needed nourishment.
Ingredients
Butter: 2 tbsp
olive oil: 2 tbsp
chopped onions: 2
bunch fresh basil, chopped: 1
pounds plum tomatoes, chopped: 2
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
salt to taste
cups chicken stock: 4
cup heavy cream: 1
sprigs basil: 8
How To Make Tomato And Basil Soup
- Heat the butter and oil together in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and stir until they are tender.
- Mixed in the chopped basil and tomatoes.
- Add salt and black pepper to season it.
- Pour the chicken broth in. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup in a blender till it is smooth.
- Return to the pot and simmer on low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer.
- Pour in the soup through a sieve.
- Serve and garnish with basil sprigs.
Trivia
- In India, Basil is cherished and well known as a symbol of hospitality. In Italy, it is a symbol representing love.