Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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This creamy tomato basil soup recipe is better than any boxed or canned tomato basil soup variety you will ever make! It’s a rich and creamy tomato soup with just the right amount of kick!

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We love making soup around here and have waxed poetic about our love for soup many times over the years. Some of our favorite soups are broccoli cheddar soup and easy pumpkin soup. If you have a pressure cooker than you may want to check out our instant pot tomato soup recipe and list of instant pot soup recipes.

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How to make this creamy tomato basil soup recipe?

  1. Start by sautéing a chopped onion in some olive oil over medium heat. Cook it until they are nice and soft. The cooked onions adds a nice base flavor to the creamy tomato basil soup recipe.
  2. Mix in some minced garlic and cook for another 30-60 seconds, just until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Mix in the tomatoes, fresh basil, spices, and sugar. You can use dried basil if in a pinch, but it won’t have the same punch of flavor as fresh basil offers in this soup. A pot full of the ingredients for the creamy tomato basil soup recipe, mainly tomatoes and basil.
  4. Increase the temperature of the stove and bring the tomato basil soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. 
  5. As soon as the soup starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium, until it’s just simmering. 
  6. Cover the pot and let the creamy tomato soup simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  7. Turn the stove off and puree the creamy tomato basil soup using an immersion blender. You can also use a counter top blender, but will need to let the soup cool slightly first. Creamy tomato basil soup being pureed by an immersion belender.
  8. After the soup is smooth, whisk in some heavy cream. You don’t want to skimp and use milk or you won’t get that creamy tomato soup you are looking for. A wooden spoon mixing heavy cream into tomato basil soup.
  9. Serve the creamy tomato basil soup recipe with one of the sides listed below.

How Long Will homemade tomato soup recipe last?

Homemade tomato soup will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Any longer than that and you will want to freeze it.

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Can you freeze creamy tomato basil soup?

Yes. You can absolutely freeze creamy tomato basil soup. Make sure it is fully cooled before freezing and then freeze in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Read our tutorial on how to freeze soup for more tips!

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What goes with tomato basil soup?

We love this tomato basil soup served in a bread bowl or paired with a grilled cheese. Here are some other recipes to serve with creamy tomato basil soup:

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Aileen Clark
This creamy tomato basil soup is better than any boxed or canned variety you will ever make! It's rich and creamy with just the right amount of kick!
4.77 from 17 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat a soup pan over medium high heat and add olive oil.
  • Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Mix in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, sugar, and salt to pot. Mix.
  • Bring tomato soup to a boil.
  • Lower the temperature to medium-low.
  • Cover the pot and let simmer, 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree soup until smooth.
  • Mix in heavy cream and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cupsCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 623mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
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