Herb-Infused Tomato Soup with Blended Basil

Name: Herb-Infused Tomato Soup with Blended Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium, diced onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1 cup heavy cream

A smooth tomato soup where fresh herbs are fully blended for a subtle, aromatic flavor without visible specks.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
to taste salt

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender and onion is translucent.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Step 3: Add 4 cups vegetable broth and 2 cups crushed tomatoes, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 4: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender in batches.
Step 5: Return the soup to the pot. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and heat gently for 5 minutes over low heat (do not boil) until the soup is hot but not bubbling.