Tomato Sauce Soup with Basil and Cream
This easy creamy tomato soup is made with canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cream — rich, smooth, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh basil, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using immersion blender or blender.
- Stir in cream and optional basil. Simmer 2–3 minutes more.
- Serve hot with bread, herbs, or grilled cheese.
Notes
- For vegan version, use coconut milk or plant cream
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months
- Add red pepper flakes or Parmesan for extra flavor