Fresh Tomato Basil Soup Recipe Made Simple
A creamy, comforting tomato soup made with pantry staples and rich in flavor. Smooth, satisfying, and perfect for cozy meals or easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried basil (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional: pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth with immersion or regular blender.
- Stir in cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Notes
- For extra depth, use fire-roasted tomatoes or roasted fresh tomatoes.
- Vegan option: use coconut milk or cashew cream.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.