Tomato Basil Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Tomato Basil Soup
Description
The Tomato Basil Soup mixes garlic sautéed in butter with tomato sauce and diced fire roasted tomatoes, simmered in vegetable or chicken broth. After cooking, the soup is pureed smooth with a blender, creating a velvety texture. Adding cream and freshly cracked black pepper rounds the acidity and lends a rich mouthfeel. Fresh basil stirred in last provides a fresh herbal aroma and flavor signature to this soup.
Optionally, cheese tortellini can be cooked separately and folded in before serving to add a tender pasta element that increases the soup's substance. Parmesan cheese can be grated and added along with cream for a cheesy layer of flavor and additional creaminess.
This soup works well as an appetizer or a light main course, pairing nicely with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste
- 2 ounce cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, I used low sodium
- 1-2 cups heavy cream
- 1 handful basil finely chopped, fresh leaves
- black pepper cracked
- 2 cups cheese tortellini optional
Instructions
- If using the tortellini, boil til just tender, drain and set aside.
- In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a high simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a high powered blender, cover tightly, and pulse until smooth (you may need to do this in batches, don't fill the blender too full). Alternately, you can use an immersion blender (see note!).
- Return to the pot, stir in one teaspoon of salt, one cup of cream, and a few twists of cracked black pepper. Taste, add more salt and/or cream as desired.
- If using tortellini, stir in now and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes or so to heat the tortellini.
- Stir in fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- You may use either a stand blender or an immersion blender to achieve a very smooth texture; the stand blender typically yields the smoothest result.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese can be stirred in along with cream to add mild cheesiness and a creamier texture.
- Adding the optional cheese tortellini increases the substance of the soup by making it more filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1189mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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