Creamy Tomato-Potato Basil Soup
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4.5
Creamy Tomato-Potato Basil Soup
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing onions in olive oil to soften and add sweetness. Then chicken broth, water, canned diced tomatoes, dried basil, salt, pepper, and sweet potatoes are added and simmered. After ten minutes, russet potatoes are added and cooked until tender. The soup is then mashed or blended to the desired consistency, resulting in a thick, creamy texture without added thickeners.
Stirring in cream just before serving enhances the body of the soup, enriching its flavor while maintaining a subtle tomato and basil presence. The soup strikes a balance between acidic tomato notes and the mild, earthy potatoes, with basil providing aromatic warmth.
This soup is suitable for cold weather or light meals and pairs well with crusty bread. It freezes well, allowing for convenient storage and future reheating without losing texture or flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1 (28-ounce) (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potato about 2 large, peeled and chopped
- 2 pounds russet potato 3-4 medium, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cream
Instructions
- In a 5-quart (or so) saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened a bit, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the broth, water, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and sweet potatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the russet potatoes and cook 15 minutes more or until all the potatoes are tender.
- Mash the potatoes into the soup or blend for a smoother consistency (with a handheld immersion blender or in batches, transfer the soup to a blender, filling it only halfway full with the hot soup).
- Stir in the cream and season with additional salt and pepper to taste before ladling into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil and/or drizzle in a bit more cream, if desired.
Notes
- Substitute milk for cream if desired, but this may slightly affect the soup's richness.
- The soup freezes well, maintaining flavor and texture upon reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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