Tomato soup with basil
Description
Perfect for lunch. I decided to prepare this soup for a detox day. Sometimes I like to treat my family to light first courses that are incredibly healthy. I recommend everyone try this classic tomato soup with basil recipe. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the necessary ingredients. Next, chop the onion and sauté it in olive oil until golden brown.
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Step 2
2. At the end of frying, add the pressed garlic and mix thoroughly. Tomato soup with basil is quite easy to prepare at home. The main thing is to follow the sequence.
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Step 3
3. In the middle of frying, add a pinch of spices, basil, and herbs (to taste). In this case, rosemary and basil work perfectly—they're an amazing combination for tomato soup. When choosing Italian herbs, make sure rosemary is included in the blend to avoid spoiling the dish's flavor.
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Step 4
4. It's time to add the tomato purée. It's simple to make: blend the tomatoes in a blender, but first scald them with boiling water and remove the skins.
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Step 5
5. At the end of frying, add basil and simmer the vegetables with the herbs for a short while. If you prefer soups with a slight tang, you can add a bit of lemon juice, although the tomatoes will also provide some acidity. At the very end, add a few drops of honey and pour in vegetable broth (if available, otherwise regular water). Many people add chicken broth, which is also quite suitable in this case.
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Step 6
6. Simmer the soup over low heat for about half an hour. After adding the final ingredients, bring it to a boil, then set aside to cool.
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Step 7
7. I blended the cooled soup in a blender until it reached a puree-like consistency. That's it, homemade tomato soup with basil is ready!
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Step 8
8. Serve it with croutons - it tastes better. You can make them yourself or use store-bought ones.