5.0 from 9 votes
Tomato Basil Soup
Ready in just an hour, this one pot Tomato Basil soup is bursting with flavor! You can use either fresh or canned tomatoes to whip up this easy, family friendly meal. Serve it with fresh basil and a grilled cheese sandwich on the side for a classic, comforting meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional
- 28 ounces whole tomatoes
- 15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream + additional for serving
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil + additional for serving
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oil and butter in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat until the butter is melted. Add the onion and saute for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
- Add the sugar, salt, oregano, dried basil, pepper, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and balsamic vinegar, if using.
- Add the whole tomatoes and diced tomatoes, with juices, along with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 15 minutes, although 30-45 minutes is preferable.
- Remove from heat and transfer 1/2 of the soup to a blender. Cover with a towel (not the lid, which will create too much pressure build-up from the heat of the soup) and blend until smooth. Repeat with the remaining soup. Or use an immersion blender, if you have one.
- Stir in the cream, basil, and parmesan. Serve with additional cream swirled over the top of the soup and extra sprinkles of chopped basil.
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Notes
- If you have fresh tomatoes you would like to use, I recommend roasting about 4-5 cups of them in the oven at 200°F first for 25-30 minutes. Just slice them in half and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt first, then use in the soup in place of the canned tomatoes.
- This recipe is on page 91 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday!
Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1544IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1544IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.