Tomato Basil Soup
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5
Tomato Basil Soup
Description
Tomato Basil Soup uses canned diced tomatoes simmered with onion, garlic, and herbs, including thyme and bay leaf, to develop a flavorful base. Pesto sauce is added for a concentrated basil taste and umami notes. After simmering, the soup is pureed until smooth and enriched with half and half to add creaminess without heaviness. The sugar balances the acidity of tomatoes, while seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts the taste to preference.
The soup’s texture is velvety and smooth, suitable for serving hot as a starter or paired with crusty bread for a fuller meal. Its blend of ingredients creates a balanced flavor profile that melds savory, herbal, and mildly sweet elements.
Using an immersion blender allows easy processing directly in the pot, but a regular blender works as well. Adjusting the seasoning after blending ensures the flavors are well balanced. This recipe provides a straightforward approach to a classic tomato basil soup with a subtle twist from pesto.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 43.5 oz diced tomatoes three 14.5 cans
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 7 oz pesto sauce store bought is fine!, prepared
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon thyme
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup half and half fat free
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions 3-5 minutes or until they start to soften and turn translucent. Stir in garlic and cook another minute.
- Pour in tomatoes, chicken stock, pesto, sugar, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and puree using an immersion blender. {A regular blender works just fine as well.}
- Stir in half & half and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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