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Tomato Basil Soup

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. If using the tortellini, boil til just tender, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a high simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. 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!).
  5. 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.
  6. If using tortellini, stir in now and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes or so to heat the tortellini.
  7. 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. 
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.