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    Home » Recipes » 30 Minutes or Less

    Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

    Published: Oct 26, 2021 · Modified: Feb 3, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Have you ever just had that perfect bite of tomato basil soup? I remember the first time I had tomato basil soup. I was 18 and at a small, nice Italian restaurant. I was skeptical because the only tomato soup I'd had before was from a can and was gross. My dinner companion convinced me to try it and it was absolute heaven. I'd never tasted anything so deliciously wonderful. For years afterwards, I tried different tomato basil soup recipes and learned what I liked and didn't like and came up with my own. This tomato basil soup first and foremost has the best flavor. For this soup, flavor was my number one priority. But I have a secret (don't tell my kids). It is actually extremely healthy. There isn't really anything about it that's unhealthy. AND it's easy to make. Easy, healthy, delicious is my favorite triple win. It works as a great fall appetizer, or as a main course.

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    How To Make Tomato Basil Soup

    Thinly slice onion carrots and celery. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add vegetables and garlic and cook stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.

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    Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

    tomato basil soup process

    Bring to a simmer and simmer until soup is reduced, 10-15 minutes. Pour soup into a blender, 4 cups at a time and blend. Do not fill blender more than half full. Be careful when opening the blender after blending, sometimes pressure will build up due to the heat. I like to open the little spout on mine first, then open it all the way. Continue to blend the soup in batches until it has all been pureed. Pour back into the pot and stir in the half and half. Heat on medium/ medium high heat until heated through.

    Tips & Tricks

    Feel free to switch out the half and half for cream or milk (I recommend 2% fat or higher) or your favorite unsweetened vegan alternative.

    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Make a double or quadruple batch and freeze the leftovers for quick and easy meals in the future. Store up to 3 months.

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    tomato basil soup

    Tomato Basil Soup Recipe


    ★★★★★

    5 from 7 reviews

    • Author: Nicole
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 8 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This easy, healthy and extremely delicious tomato basil soup will be a family favorite and crowd pleaser.


    Ingredients

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    • 4 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
    • 3 celery stalks, thinly chopped
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 4 cloves garlic
    • 44 ounces tomato sauce (28 oz jar and 16 oz jar)
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth (for vegetarian, use vegetable broth)
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley (if using fresh, 1 ½ teaspoons)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1 cup half and half or vegan substitute
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Thinly slice onion carrots and celery.
    2. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.
    3. Add vegetables and garlic and cook stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
    4. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
    5. Bring to a simmer and simmer until soup is reduced, 10-15 minutes.
    6. Pour soup into a blender, 4 cups at a time and blend. Do not fill blender more than half full.
    7. Continue to blend the soup in batches until it has all been pureed.
    8. Pour back into the pot and stir in the half and half.
    9. Heat on medium/ medium high heat until heated through. 
    10. Serve into bowls and top with a finger full of parmesan cheese

    Notes

    Feel free to switch out the half and half for either cream or milk (I'd recommend 2% fat or higher).

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Make a double or quadruple batch and freeze for a quick and easy meal.

    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Category: soup
    • Method: cooking
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: tomato basil soup, healthy tomato basil soup, fall soup, homemade tomato basil soup, fall appetizers, tomato soup, tomato basil soup recipe, tomato and fresh basil soup

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    Comments

    1. JCaryl

      November 11, 2021 at 9:22 am

      I was skeptical when I was making this soup, because it is quite literally just a bunch of vegetables. But it is VERY VERY good and my kids loved it too. I was pretty amazed.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Kimberly Smith

      December 01, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      Made this the other day in the crockpot. Absolutely delicious. Used the leftovers as pasta sauce which was also amazing

      ★★★★★

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    3. Briana Winegardner

      December 18, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      This was so yummy! I wasn’t sure about all the veggies but it was incredible. I loved how easy it was to make on a busy weeknight. I paired the soup with a bread bowl and it was delicious

      ★★★★★

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    4. Heather Perine

      December 19, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      Hands down my favorite soup! And this was tomato soup perfection. Topped with some croutons..delish.

      ★★★★★

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    5. Nathan

      December 29, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      Absolutely love this tomato basil soup, so easy to make and perfect for the cold weather. I'll definitely be making this one again!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Jed

      February 10, 2022 at 1:32 pm

      Wow my wife made me this last night and it was amazing. Best part, it was super kid friendly! We all couldn't get enough. So healthy! Love that we found a healthy tomato soup.

      ★★★★★

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    7. Annie

      February 10, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      Made this recipe for dinner last night. It was so delicious! Love how easy and healthy this veggie packed tomato soup is. My kids loved it. Kid friendly meals are the best!

      ★★★★★

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