Easy Tomato Basil Soup
This basil tomato soup is rich, comforting, and bursting with fresh flavor. Made with tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of heavy cream, it’s the perfect balance of tangy and savory. Smooth, velvety, and oh-so-cozy, this soup is perfect for dipping a crispy grilled cheese or enjoying on its own. A homemade classic that’s simple, delicious, and packed with goodness!
Ingredients
- tomato puree – use a good name brand for this and the crushed tomatoes. Skimping on these may cost you the great tomato flavor.
- crushed tomatoes
- chicken broth – adds volume
- sugar – tones down the acidity from the tomatoes
- heavy cream – this gives the soup the thick, creamy texture, which makes it so good
- basil leaves – a must for this soup is to use fresh basil.
How to make tomato basil soup
Combine the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes. Add in the sugar and chopped basil, mixing well. Lower the heat further and stir in the heavy cream.
Easy Tomato Basil Soup
Equipment
- 1 soup pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 28 oz tomato puree
- 28 oz crushed tomatos
- 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 15-20 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In large saucepan or soup pot, bring the crushed tomatoes, puree, and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add sugar and chopped basil. Stir in well.
- Further reduce heat to low and stir in cream.
- Serve with a garnish of a basil leaf on top.