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Proven way to grow tasty Tomato Basil Soup in 3 stepsTomato Basil Soup

This recipe guides you through growing your own basil and tomatoes to make a delicious homemade tomato basil soup. Enjoy the satisfaction of a garden-to-table meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Pots/Garden space
  • Gardening tools
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large pot
  • Blender (immersion or standing)

Ingredients
  

For Growing Basil & Tomatoes

  • 1 package/small Basil seeds or plant
  • 1 package/small Tomato seeds or plant
  • 1 bag Potting soil
  • 2 items Pots or garden space

For the Soup

  • 1.5 lbs Fresh tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Cream (optional)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Grow Your Ingredients

  • Plant basil and tomato seeds or small plants in pots with potting soil, ensuring they receive plenty of sunlight and water daily. Nurture their growth over several weeks, providing support for the tomato plants as needed.

Step 2: Harvest and Prepare

  • Harvest ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves from your garden. Wash and chop the tomatoes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic in preparation for the soup.

Step 3: Cook the Soup

  • In a pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, then add chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in fresh basil, then blend the soup until smooth, adding cream if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

For richer flavor, roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup. Adjust seasoning to taste and consider a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a swirl of pesto for garnish.