Best 9 Best Tomato Basil Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Tomato Basil Soup recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a classic rendition where fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a touch of cream come together to create a velvety smooth and comforting soup. Discover a delightful vegan variation crafted with almond milk, vegetable broth, and a medley of herbs, ensuring a rich and satisfying experience for those with dietary restrictions. Embark on a roasted tomato adventure where slow-roasted tomatoes infuse a smoky sweetness into the soup, complemented by tangy balsamic vinegar and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.

For those seeking a touch of elegance, try our sun-dried tomato basil soup, featuring plump sun-dried tomatoes that add a burst of concentrated flavor. Experience the rustic charm of Tuscan tomato basil soup, where fresh vegetables, herbs, and a touch of pancetta create a hearty and flavorful dish. And for a creamy delight, immerse yourself in our creamy tomato basil soup, where heavy cream and cream cheese blend seamlessly with tomatoes and basil, resulting in a soup that is both luscious and comforting.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST TOMATO SOUP EVER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium white or yellow onion
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
One 46-ounce bottle or can tomato juice
3 to 6 tablespoons sugar
1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base, or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sherry, optional
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To begin, dice the onion. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Throw in the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Now dump in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the tomato juice.
  • Next - and this is important - in order to combat the acidity of the tomatoes add 3 to 6 tablespoons of sugar. Now, you'll want to start on the low side, then taste and add more as needed. Some tomatoes and juice have more of an acidic bite than others. (For what it's worth, and I realize it's not worth much, I use 6 tablespoons of sugar.)
  • Next, add 1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base to the pot. I added 3, and it wound up being a little too much.
  • Now you can add lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then heat almost to a boil. Then turn off the heat.
  • Add in the sherry if desired. Stir in the cream. Add the basil and parsley and stir.
  • Serve the soup warm!

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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I created this soup while trying to duplicate one I enjoyed at a restaurant in Philadelphia. It isn't exactly right, but it's close! My husband and I love this soup on cold nights with a grilled cheese sandwich. It's so easy to make that we often have it on weeknights, and I also serve it during Lent.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sherry or additional chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. , Stir in the cream, sherry or additional broth, basil and sugar. Cook for 1 minute or until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP



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Simple to prepare, delicious tomato-basil soup. Great for an easy lunch served with bread or grilled cheese!

Provided by Alok

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped onions
3 pounds tomatoes - cored, peeled, and quartered
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs fresh basil for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 15 minutes.
  • Transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersible hand blender), and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and gradually mix in the heavy cream. Pour soup through a strainer before serving. Garnish each serving with a sprig of basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

RICH AND CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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The secret to the richness of this soup is to use real butter, fresh basil leaves, and heavy cream. Please do not substitute, or you will not have the same high quality end result.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
4 cups tomato juice
14 leaves fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
  • Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 12 g

TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, onion, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste, fresh basil, crushed tomato, vegetable broth, baking soda, fresh thyme

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup fresh basil
28 oz crushed tomato, 2 cans
6 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat in a large pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, basil, crushed tomatoes, broth, baking soda, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and remove thyme.
  • Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve topped with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 17 grams

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 can ground peeled tomatoes
5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil.
  • Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe, made with canned and fresh plum tomatoes, for an elegant starter from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 quart chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
  • In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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A creamy rendition of a traditional favorite. This has made me a SouperHero in my house. This meal is full-bodied enough to not need the addition of a sandwich; however, garlic bread is nice for dipping.

Provided by Sara

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
15 baby carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in both amounts of tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Increase heat to medium and simmer until soup is reduced, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Add cream. Continue to puree in batches until smooth, transferring creamy soup to another pot.
  • Heat soup over medium-high heat until hot, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 747.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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After just one taste of this slightly sweet tomato and herb soup, my family never went back to canned soup again! I adapted this recipe from one I seen in an old cookbook. -Chris Baker of South Lake Tahoe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
5 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook carrots and onion in butter over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., In a blender, place 1/2 broth and the cooled vegetables; cover and process until blended. Return to the Dutch oven. Stir in the tomato puree, basil sugar, salt, pepper and remaining broth. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in evaporated milk; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes and fresh basil for the best taste.
  • Roasted Tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes before adding them to the soup intensifies their flavor.
  • Mirepoix: Sautéing diced onions, carrots, and celery (mirepoix) creates a flavorful base for the soup.
  • Vegetable Broth: Use a high-quality vegetable broth or stock for a richer flavor.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your taste. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
  • Cream or Milk: If you prefer a creamier soup, add some heavy cream or milk before serving.
  • Garnishes: Top the soup with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, or croutons for an extra touch of flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

This tomato basil soup is a classic recipe that is both delicious and versatile. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it's a great choice for a quick and comforting meal. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish, this soup is sure to be a hit. Feel free to experiment with different variations, such as adding roasted red peppers, zucchini, or even a touch of spice. Enjoy!

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