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Cheesy Tomato Basil Soup with Garlic Toast


  • Author: Alice

Description

Escape into a bowl of rich and creamy tomato basil soup, perfectly paired with golden, crunchy garlic toast. This dish is quick to prepare and sure to warm your soul.


Ingredients

– 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 cups vegetable broth
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 4 slices of bread
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder


Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally, cooking for about 15 minutes until tomatoes break down.
3. Stir in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Using a blender or immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
5. Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
6. While the soup simmers, prepare the garlic toast. Preheat the oven to broil.
7. In a small bowl, mix butter and garlic powder. Spread evenly on each slice of bread.
8. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and place on a baking sheet.
9. Broil until cheese is melted and bread is golden, about 2-3 minutes.
10. Serve the soup hot with garlic toast on the side.