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Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato basil soup is a healthy classic that's simple to make from scratch and full of flavor! It only takes just over half an hour. The whole family will enjoy it as the temperatures drop and the evenings become crisper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 dash Italian seasoning
  • 2 (28 fluid ounce) cans whole San Marzano tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or to taste)
  • 12 leaves fresh basil (torn)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil, butter, and onion to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes or until it's lightly browned.
  2. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, followed by the tomatoes and chicken broth.
  3. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes, covered, with the lid slightly ajar.
  4. Blend the soup (I like to use an immersion blender) until it's smooth (you may want to let it cool a little bit first). Stir in the cream and basil and season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

  • I recommend using the canned whole San Marzano tomatoes (it's a variety of tomatoes available from different brands). They're great for cooking with and have wonderful flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 277mg (12%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 586IU (12%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 586IU 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.