Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Tomato basil soup is a classic, hearty soup that is surprisingly filling and easy to make. A combination of vegetables is sauteed and pureed, then combined with broth and heavy cream for a warm, comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 large carrot cubed
- 2 celery ribs sliced
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes
- 29 oz diced tomatoes 2 cans
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- ¼ tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Add the chopped vegetables to a Dutch oven with the butter and oil.
- Cook the vegetables over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom or burning.
- Chop the fresh tomatoes and add to the rest of the vegetables in the Dutch oven. Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices to the pot. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- In two batches, transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender, blend until pureed.
- Return the blended mixture to the Dutch oven.
- To the pot, add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and the fresh and dried basil. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Bring the soup to a soft boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy, friends!
Notes
Freeze: The tomato basil soup is very freezer friendly! Add the soup to freezer safe containers once completely cooled to room temperature. Freeze for 2 months, thaw, and reheat to serve.
Serve: Serve the soup with grilled cheese, or your preferred sandwich, or with a salad on the side.
Blend: Blend the soup with a high-powered blender or with an immersion blender for a slightly less creamy soup.
Top: Garnish the basil soup with parmesan, croutons, or chopped, fresh basil.
Serve: Serve the soup with grilled cheese, or your preferred sandwich, or with a salad on the side.
Blend: Blend the soup with a high-powered blender or with an immersion blender for a slightly less creamy soup.
Top: Garnish the basil soup with parmesan, croutons, or chopped, fresh basil.