Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Smooth, velvety, and bursting with rich tomato flavor, it’s elevated with fresh basil and a touch of cream for a luxurious finish. Perfect for dipping a gooey grilled cheese sandwich or serving as a hearty starter for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
- 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes with their juices, breaking them up with a spoon.
- Season: Add broth, sugar, salt, pepper, and oregano (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth (or carefully blend in batches in a blender).
- Finish: Stir in cream and fresh basil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with Parmesan, and enjoy with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or cashew cream instead of heavy cream.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Can be stored in the fridge for 4–5 days or frozen (before adding cream).
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