Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup is a healthy classic soup that's simple to make from scratch and full of flavor! It only takes just over half an hour.
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
- 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.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, followed by the tomatoes and chicken broth.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you find the soup is a little too tart for your liking, add a little bit of sugar (it's an old trick). Start with 1/2 teaspoon.
NUTRITION
Calories: 134kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Sodium: 277mg
Potassium: 42mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 586IU
Vitamin C: 2mg
Calcium: 22mg
Iron: 1mg
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