This Tomato Basil Soup is perfectly creamy, flavorful, and delicious. Simple to make and ready in 20 minutes.
I love how quickly and easily this tomato basil soup recipe comes together. This is truly the best tomato soup ever.
This tomato basil soup it reminds me of my childhood because I pretty much grew up on grilled cheese and tomato soup. It wasn’t until I made homemade tomato soup that I fell in love with this traditional combination. I thought tomato soup was okay, but I never thought it was amazingly delicious.
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I learned that my mom hated tomato soup when I made this recipe for my family and my parents. I served her a bowl of this deliciousness and was so excited for her to try it. When she told me she hated tomato soup, I almost gasped. I was like, but we ate it all the time, and then she told me how it went, and, well, basically, my memory was flawed.
My mom said that it was my dad who loves tomato soup and only made it for him, that she never actually had the soup. What?!
While my mom hated tomato soup, she tried mine. I think because she felt bad and guess what, friends? She loved it!
Our entire family loves this soup, and it is a massive win over here to please seven people. Only one other soup comes in with those same reviews: my Sicilian Chicken Soup.
And let’s be honest, dinner ready in 20 minutes makes this recipe stand out. But the best part of the soup is the sautéed garlic and shallots combined with broken-up whole tomatoes, giving this soup a rustic feel and robust flavor.
tomato Basil Soup Recipe Tips
What is the difference between tomato soup and tomato basil soup?
Tomato basil soup is similar to tomato soup but a bit thicker and more basil-y. Both are incredibly delicious and great with grilled cheese.
Now, tomato soup is less thick than tomato bisque. Tomato bisque uses more whipping cream and chicken or vegetable broth; tomato soup is made with only tomatoes and chicken or vegetable stock.
Recipe Ingredients
Tomato basil soup typically includes ingredients such as tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, garlic, onions, vegetable or chicken broth, and cream for a creamy version, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garlic
- Yellow onion
- Olive oil
- Crushed tomatoes
- Whole tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Sea salt
- Sugar
- Ground black pepper
- Heavy cream or half-n-half
- Fresh basil julienned
- Parmesan cheese
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20-Minute Creamy Tomato & Basil Soup
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Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion or shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces canned whole tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half-n-half
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil julienned
- parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium to large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic and shallots for 3 minutes or until shallots are translucent. Stir in the crushed tomatoes.
- Add in the whole tomatoes one at a time, breaking them up by squeezing them as you put them into the pan, make sure to stir in the juice from the cans as well.
- Stir in chicken stock, salt, pepper, and sugar until combined then allow it to cook over medium for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once it has cooked for 10 minutes reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and chopped basil. Simmer for a few minutes, then serve.
- Optional toppings like parmesan cheese, grilled cheese, toasted bread, and chopped basil make great additions.
It’s my favorite soup during summer! It’s so simple to make but so tasty!
No doubt, this is really amazing! Definitely a must make!
What a nice, quick recipe for tomato soup. I like mine more on the tart, salty side, so I usually add less or no sugar. I love how you garnished it with the parmesan flakes.
I love how fast this recipe is! 20 minutes for a comforting bowl of soup sounds perfect for busy weeknights!
This is such a great, easy recipe for tomato soup! I prefer mine a bit more tart and salty, so I often skip or reduce the sugar. I also love how you topped it with parmesan flakes it looks delicious!
This Tomato Basil Soup sounds like pure comfort in a bowl! The rustic flavors from the garlic, shallots, and whole tomatoes must be incredible, and the fact that it’s ready in just 20 minutes is a game-changer. It’s heartwarming to hear how it won over even a self-proclaimed tomato soup hater—definitely a must-try recipe! ✨
I have made this soup twice now. I agree the best Tomato Basil I have ever eaten. Thank you for making this so simple to make.
Thank you! We absolutely love it too.
great quick soup – thank you