Sopa o Crema de Tomate con Albahaca (Tomato and Basil Soup)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14-ounce can whole tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup heavy cream plus more for serving
- Pesto for serving
Instructions
- In a medium pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the carrots, onion and garlic, cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes with the juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and sugar.
- Cook about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add basil and cream.
- Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with 1 tablespoon pesto and a drizzle of heavy cream.
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Tomato soup is popular all over the world and there are, of course, many variations of this simple soup. This is my mom's Sopa de Tomate recipe. I hated it as a kid, but now I can't get enough of it!
This soup was something that I threw together for lunch the other day while trying to use some basil that was going bad. Creamy, smooth and delicious, it is the perfect soup. I garnished mine with cream, pesto and served it with an arepa topped with melted cheese.
Buen Provecho!
Erica
Thank you everyone!
Amber @ The Cook's Sister
This soup looks so tasty and easy to make! I can't wait to try out this recipe myself!
Chris
I could go for a bowl of this creamy goodness right now. It looks delicious, Erica.
norma
I hated tomato soup as a child and now I am begining to love it. This version sounds so good.
Joanne
I love the fresh flavors in this soup! And served with an arepa on this side...this just might be my ideal meal.
5 Star Foodie
This soup looks terrific, the combination of tomato and basil is wonderful.
Reeni
I didn't like tomato soup much when I was a kid either but love it now! This is delicious comfort in a bowl!
Belinda @zomppa
Basil adds such great magic! Like in classic soups.
Karen
Mmm, this sounds so comforting and I like the arepa with cheese instead of a grilled cheese sandwich!