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Creamy Tomato-Potato Basil Soup

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (28-ounce) (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes about 2 large, peeled and chopped
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes 3-4 medium, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup cream

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the broth, water, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and sweet potatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the russet potatoes and cook 15 minutes more or until all the potatoes are tender.
  4. 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).
  5. 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

  • Cream: you could definitely try using milk instead of cream; I haven't tried it so can't vouch for how it might affect the consistency.
  • Freezable: also, this soup freezes great!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% 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.