Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
This creamy homemade tomato basil soup is packed with fresh flavor and ready in under 30 minutes using just ten simple ingredients!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $7.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 28 ounce can whole tomatoes (see notes)
- 28 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup half and half (see notes)
Instructions
- In a soup pot, sauté onions in the butter over medium heat until translucent. Stir in the tomato paste and cook while stirring until it starts to brown or about 3-5 minutes.4 Tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 ounces tomato paste
- Pour in the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spatula to remove any caramelized brown bits (brown bits=flavor!).4 cups chicken stock
- Add the canned whole tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Remove from heat.28 ounce can whole tomatoes, 28 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup right in the pot, or once the soup is not hot, transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor to puree. (DO NOT add hot liquids to a blender or food processor as they will expand and possibly explode causing injury.)
- After the soup is smooth, add in the chopped basil and half and half. Pulse a few times with the immersion blender to incorporate. Add in additional salt, if needed.5 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, 1 cup half and half
- Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
Ingredient Tips - Fresh tomatoes with the skins and core removed may be substituted for the canned whole tomatoes. Whole milk, heavy cream, or plant-based cream may be substituted for the half and half.
Prep Tips - We highly recommend using an immersion blender for this recipe versus a blender. You will be amazed how often you use this handy kitchen tool!
Serving Tips - Top the soup with shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, croutons, or crackers, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1273mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
