Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 5 or 6 plum tomatoes (or use 2 cans of whole plum tomatoes drained); 3 cups of tomato juice; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced into small pieces ( around 14 basil leaves); 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste; salt and pepper to taste

This classic tomato basil soup is so delicious and creamy that you will be coming back often to make this easy comfort soup.

All the ingredients complement each other using broth, heavy cream, and pureed fresh tomatoes with fresh minced basil.

Everyone who takes that first spoonful gives me that eye-roll of delight, so if you're a fan of tomato basil soup, give this one a try, the flavors are fabulous!

The recipe card at the end has all the measurements with full instructions just hit print to avoid ad interruptions.

Tomato Basil Soup

saute the garlic
puree the tomatoes with broth and vinegar
simmer 30 minutes
stir in the cream do not boil
season to taste
top with the many suggestions below
see the complete recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post

Optional Toppings

crumbled cooked bacon
fresh minced onion
chopped fresh parsley
hot sauce to taste
croutons
chopped onions
chopped tomatoes
diced ham instead of bacon
grated cheese or mozzarella

Substitution Suggestions

extra-sharp cheddar, jack cheese, jalapeno jack cheese, swiss cheese
any butter unsalted
beer instead of chicken broth (any beer you prefer)
vegetable broth instead of chicken
all Tabasco or hot sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce
finely minced onion, or garlic, or use the powder form
black pepper instead of white pepper

Suggestions Ways To Serve It

soda bread.wedges
pita chips
garlic bread
potato chips
croutons
assorted crackers
tortilla chips
on steamed vegetables IE: broccoli, cauliflower
drizzled on top of nachos
drizzle on top of roasted vegetables or grilled vegetables or our grilled artichokes
add this to a cheese board served with an assortment of fresh vegetables
delicious with soft pretzel bites
rye or pumpernickel bread
serve alongside as a topping for burritos, or fish tacos for dip
dip your french fries, potato wedges, or use the dip as a topping for baked potatoes
over your favorite cooked pasta
dip your sandwich into it
perfect with cheesesteaks
keep it warm in a slow cooker
pour into covered crocks and on a board with the assortment of finger food sandwiches
leftovers keep fresh for 3 days in the refrigerator and can be microwaved to reheat for around 30 seconds in a small dish

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Easy Tomato Basil Soup Fresh and Delightful

This soup is thick and comforting and can be served as a starter for lunch, dinner, or just because it's a favorite.

As we suggested above, this soup is popular with Grilled Cheese to dunk in the delicious cream of tomato basil soup.

The many toppings can be anything from crunchy tortilla chips, or croutons then loaded with bacon and mozzarella cheese.

Tips: for the freshest flavors, add the basil always at the end of cooking. Drizzle a little EVOO on top, freshly cracked black pepper with more basil leaves for presentation.

Slice the tomatoes before adding to the processor for easier puree also use a food mill to remove seeds if needed for dietary restrictions.

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Italian, American

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Tomato Basil Soup

This is a creamy delicious comforting fresh Plum tomato soup with fresh minced basil. The soup is addicting in flavors keeping you coming back for more.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

5 or 6 plum tomatoes (or use 2 cans of whole plum tomatoes drained)
3 cups of tomato juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup chicken broth or vegetable
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh basil leaves minced into small pieces ( around 14 basil leaves)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Tools: soup pot, food processor.
Put the tomatoes, broth, balsamic vinegar, and add in a food processor, and pulse until smooth. Note: for a chunkier soup leave a few bits of tomatoes unprocessed.
Heat a soup pot add the olive oil and saute the garlic in the olive oil for 2 or 3 minutes (be careful not to burn or over brown the garlic, it will become bitter).
Stir in the pureed tomatoes and simmer on the lowest heat temperature on your stovetop for 30 minutes.
Add the butter and cream just until the butter melts on very low heat for around 3 minutes DO NOT BOIL.
Stir in the minced basil for another 2 minutes and serve.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Soup is best served the same day, basil tends to get very strong in flavor.

Notes

Suggestions Ways To Serve It

soda bread.wedges
pita chips
garlic bread
potato chips
croutons
assorted crackers
tortilla chips
on steamed vegetables IE: broccoli, cauliflower
drizzled on top of nachos
drizzle on top of roasted vegetables or grilled vegetables or our grilled artichokes
serve with cheese pizza
delicious with soft pretzel bites
rye or pumpernickel bread
serve alongside as a topping for burritos, or fish tacos for dip
dip your french fries, or potato wedges, or use the dip as a topping for baked potatoes
over your favorite cooked pasta
dip your sandwich into it
perfect with cheesesteaks
keep it warm in a slow cooker
pour into covered crocks and on a board with the assortment of finger food sandwiches
leftovers keep fresh for 3 days

Optional Toppings

crumbled cooked bacon
fresh minced onion
chopped fresh parsley
hot sauce to taste
croutons
chopped onions
chopped tomatoes
diced ham instead of bacon
grated cheese or mozzarella

Tip: for the freshest flavors, add the basil always at the end of cooking. Drizzle a little EVOO on top, freshly cracked black pepper with more basil leaves for presentation.

Slice the tomatoes before adding to the processor for easier puree also use a food mill to remove seeds if needed for dietary restrictions.

Note: Soup is best served the same day, basil tends to get very strong in flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

256.7

Fat (grams)

24.95 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

11.03 g

Carbs (grams)

8.56 g

Fiber (grams)

1.21 g

Net carbs

7.34 g

Sugar (grams)

6.3 g

Protein (grams)

2.06 g

Sodium (milligrams)

19145.2 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

41.45 mg

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