Tomato Basil Soup

This classic tomato basil soup is perfect to kick off fall flavors and this easy recipe will keep you coming back often to make this easy comfort soup.

All the ingredients complement each other using broth, heavy cream and pureed fresh tomatoes loaded with freshly 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

1. saute the garlic
2. puree the tomatoes with broth and vinegar
3. simmer 30 minutes
4. stir in the cream do not boil
5. season to taste
6. top with the many suggestions below
7. 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

1. extra-sharp cheddar, jack cheese, jalapeno jack cheese, swiss cheese
2. any butter unsalted
3. beer instead of chicken broth (any beer you prefer)
4. vegetable broth instead of chicken
5. all Tabasco or hot sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce
6. finely minced onion, or garlic, or use the powder form
7. 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 and cayenne pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano ( I used all of them as we like it fragrant with these herbs)

Instructions

1. Tools: soup pot, food processor.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Stir in the pureed tomatoes and simmer on the lowest heat temperature on your stovetop for 30 minutes.
5. Add the butter and cream just until the butter melts on very low heat for around 3 minutes DO NOT BOIL.
6. Stir in the minced basil for another 2 minutes and serve.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.
8. 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.

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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