Fresh basil
Basil loses its fragrance when cooked — add it at the end.
In short · Flavour, plant variety
Basil adds a fresh, sweet herb finish.
Sources and evidence
USDA FoodData Central
Based on food composition reference data. General information, not medical advice.
What it brings
Fragrant finish. Texture: soft leaves.
Flavour notes: herby, fresh, mediterranean.
How to use it in soup
Tear over just before serving.
Prep: Tear leaves. Suggested amount: 10 g for two portions.
Storage
Keep at room temperature in water.
Swaps
Parsley
Recipes with fresh basil
Roasted tomato & red lentil soup
Sweet roasted tomatoes thickened with red lentils, finished with basil and lemon.
73 min
- 8 plants
- Source of protein
- Plant-based
- No gluten ingredients
Green pea & almond soup
A vivid green soup of broccoli, courgette and peas, with toasted almonds.
53 min
- 11 plants
- Source of protein
- Plant-based
- No gluten ingredients
White bean & cavolo nero broth
A Tuscan-style broth of cannellini beans, tomato and cavolo nero.
61 min
- 12 plants
- Source of protein
- Broth-based
- Plant-based