Description
This Easy Tomato Basil Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Made with fresh basil, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a touch of heavy cream, it’s a simple recipe that delivers a comforting blend of flavors in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 (15 ounce cans) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 large fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add in the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Simmer: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the chicken broth, fire roasted diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
- Puree the Soup: Remove the soup from heat. Add fresh chopped basil leaves. Use a handheld immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer to a blender to puree in batches, venting the steam to avoid pressure buildup. Return pureed soup to the pot if needed.
- Add Cream and Adjust Seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream. Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Heat gently, then serve hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have fresh basil, substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
- For a dairy-free version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative.
- To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Be careful when blending hot soup; vent the blender lid to release steam and avoid burns.
- You can garnish with extra fresh basil leaves or a swirl of cream for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
