Tomato Basil Soup With Cheesy Bread

Tomato basil soup is a classic dish that originated in Italy and has become popular worldwide for its delicious flavors and comforting nature.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Tomato Basil Soup With Cheesy Bread

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Tomatoes
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent.
3. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, slice the French bread and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. After the soup has simmered, remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat over low heat until warmed through.
7. Serve the tomato basil soup with the cheesy bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 12g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.