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Easy Tomato Basil Soup
Easy Tomato Basil Soup is thick, creamy, and full of tomato flavor. This family favorite soup is delicious on its own, and even better paired with a classic grilled cheese!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
cups
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 large basil chopped, fresh leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 (15 ounce cans) diced tomatoes fire roasted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add in the diced onion and saute for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 10 -15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add the fresh basil leaves, Use a handheld immersion blender to puree until smooth, or transfer to a blender to puree and return to the pot. If using a blender, be sure to vent the steam so pressure does not build.
- Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Don't have fresh basil? You can replace the fresh basil with 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
564mg
(24%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
901IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.