Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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4.9
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Description
The Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe starts by sautéing minced garlic, then adding drained diced tomatoes with basil, sugar, and thyme to build a savory tomato base. Chicken broth combined with reserved tomato liquid then simmers for 35-40 minutes to meld flavors. The soup is seasoned and pureed in batches to the desired smoothness. Stirring in heavy cream enriches the texture, creating a velvety soup with herbal notes from basil and thyme. The method yields a balanced tomato flavor with creamy consistency.
This soup pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread. Fresh toppings like croutons, Parmesan, and basil add crunch and savory accents. A slow cooker variation is provided for hands-off preparation, and grilled cheese directions are included for a classic comforting pairing.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato drained and liquid reserved, diced
- 2 tablespoons basil or chopped fresh basil, puree
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 cups chicken broth full-sodium
- garlic salt to taste, with parsley flakes
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream room temperature
Toppings
- croutons grated Parmesan, chopped fresh basil
- Parmesan Cheese
- basil
Instructions
- Place garlic in a large pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, basil, sugar and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Add broth, then measure out 1 cup reserved tomato liquid and add to broth. Stir and lower heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
- In small batches, puree soup in a blender until it is the consistency you prefer.
- Return soup to the pot over low heat, stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Adjust seasoning with more garlic salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with croutons, basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- The slow cooker method lets you simmer garlic, tomatoes, basil, and thyme before adding broth and tomato liquid for 6-7 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
- Puree the soup in small batches after cooking in the slow cooker, then stir in cream and seasonings to finish.
- Butter one side of bread and layer cheeses inside for the grilled cheese sandwich; cook until golden on each side and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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