Description
This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is pure comfort in a bowl—rich, velvety, and bursting with the bright flavor of tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s a cozy classic made even better with a swirl of cream.
Ingredients
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 1 yellow onion, chopped
▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 2 cans (28 oz each) whole tomatoes with juice
▢ 2 cups vegetable broth
▢ 1/2 cup heavy cream
▢ 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste
▢ Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
3. Add canned tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir and bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes to develop flavor.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil. Adjust seasoning as desired.
6. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or in batches using a blender, until completely smooth.
7. Serve warm, garnished with extra basil, cream swirl, or crunchy croutons.
Notes
• If using a standing blender, blend in small batches to avoid steam buildup.
• To make it dairy-free, use canned coconut milk or cashew cream in place of heavy cream.
• Want a deeper flavor? Add a teaspoon of sugar or a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy tomato basil soup, easy tomato soup, homemade tomato soup with basil