# Creamy Tomato & Basil Soup

The definitive silky tomato soup with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a swirl of crème fraîche.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/creamy-tomato-basil-soup
- Meal: Lunch
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Goals: Heart health, Gut comfort, Steady energy
- Eating styles: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

## Why It Fits

A genuinely great tomato soup takes a little patience with the roasting; the caramelised tomatoes give depth that no amount of seasoning can fake.

## Ingredients

- 1kg ripe tomatoes (or 2 tins whole)
- 1 onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Large bunch fresh basil
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche or coconut cream
- Olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper

## Steps

1. Roast tomatoes with garlic and oil at 190°C / 375°F for 20 min.
2. Soften onion; add roasted tomatoes, stock, and tomato paste.
3. Simmer 8 min; blend with basil until silky.
4. Stir in crème fraîche; season.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.