Tomato Basil Soup
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 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
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Anytime is the perfect time for a delicious, nutritious bowl of bright, cheery tomato basil soup. Add tortellini and serve with crusty bread for a perfect, quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 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 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- cracked black pepper
- 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
- Blending: I have made this soup with both the stand blender method and the immersion blender and both are completely delicious. I prefer the stand blender because it tends to get the soup VERY smooth.
- Make it cheesy: Stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese along with the cream to take this soup to the next level! Please grate the cheese yourself to achieve the creamiest, smoothest soup results.
Nutrition Information
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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%)
Nutrition 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.
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Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
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