Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Savory, rich tomato with fresh sweet basil and a hint of cream. Comforting tomato soup simmers easy to find ingredients on the stovetop in minutes followed by a quick blend for a nice smooth texture.
How to Make the Best Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Creamy tomato basil soup is the ultimate comfort food—perfect for those chilly evenings when you want something warm, satisfying, and ready in under an hour. This simple yet elegant soup combines the bright, fresh flavors of basil with rich, velvety tomato and just a touch of cream to make it truly indulgent.
What makes this recipe so special is how quickly it comes together. With basic pantry staples and a few simple steps, you’ll have a restaurant-quality soup simmering on your stovetop. The white wine adds a subtle depth while the hand blender (or traditional blender) creates that perfectly smooth, creamy texture that makes each spoonful pure bliss.
Best of all, this soup is wonderfully versatile. Serve it as a cozy lunch paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, as a starter course at a dinner party, or as part of your meal prep for the week ahead. It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, making it an ideal recipe for busy families who want homemade comfort without the fuss.
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Savory, rich tomato with fresh sweet basil and a hint of cream. Comforting tomato soup simmers easy to find ingredients on the stovetop in minutes followed by a quick blend for a nice smooth texture.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high heat until it shimmers. Sauté the onion for about 1 minute before adding the chopped garlic. Cook while stirring frequently until the onions are translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine - watch out for steam - and add tomato sauce, chicken stock and heavy cream. Season the soup with salt and pepper. For a hint of heat, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir in the basil leaves.
- Bring the soup to a boil over medium high heat. Once a slow boil is reached, about 10 minutes, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup using either a hand blender or by carefully transferring to a blender capable of blending hot liquids.
- Serve immediately with a classic grilled cheese, crusty bread or garlic knots. Soup will stay fresh refrigerated for 1 week.
Notes
- Serve with a classic grilled cheese, crusty bread or garlic knots
- Soup will stay fresh refrigerated for 1 week
- For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes to taste