Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

 It’s soup season, which means I’ll be sharing some more of my favorite soup recipes. This rich and velvety creamy tomato basil soup is the ultimate comfort food. Whether served as a cozy appetizer or a hearty meal, this soup is a warm, satisfying dish that pairs wonderfully with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich or a slice of rustic bread. It’s a quick, delicious and filling soup that is the perfect weeknight meal. 

You’ll need a large pot or Dutch oven and an immersion blender for this recipe.

The first step in this recipe is to heat a Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the olive oil and allow it to heat up.

Next, add the onions and sauté for two to three minutes before adding the garlic and cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add the remaining ingredients except for the heavy cream and fresh basil, then stir well.

Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it’s smooth.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Add the heavy cream and fresh basil to the soup. Allow the soup to heat for another 3-5 minutes before serving.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Serve the delicious Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with grilled cheese or my Artisan Bread, it’s the perfect pairing!

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-Ashton

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This rich and velvety creamy tomato basil soup is the ultimate comfort food. Whether served as a cozy appetizer or a hearty meal, this soup is a warm, satisfying dish that pairs wonderfully with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich or a slice of rustic bread.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy tomato basil soup recipe, easy soup recipes, tomato basil soup, tomato soup, tomato soup recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 3 15 oz -cans Diced Tomatoes
  • 3 15 oz -cans Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Onion diced
  • 3 Cloved Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the olive oil and allow it to heat up.
  • Add the onions and sauté for two to three minutes before adding the garlic and cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the heavy cream and fresh basil, then stir well.
  • Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it's smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream and fresh basil to the soup. Allow the soup to heat for another 3-5 minutes before serving.

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Hi! I’m Ashton, a food blogger and meal-planning enthusiast helping busy families make dinnertime easier. I share family-friendly recipes, themed movie nights, and monthly meal planners designed to save time, reduce stress, and bring simple joy back to the kitchen. Thanks for being here!

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