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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
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 large fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 (15 ounce cans) fire roasted diced tomatoes

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot.

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: 6cups

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.