This Tomato Basil Soup is perfectly creamy, flavorful, and delicious. Simple to make and ready in 20 minutes.
I love how fast and easy this tomato basil soup recipe is to serve. This truly is the best-ever tomato soup.
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
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.
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Oh my gosh, this looks every so yummy. I’m making this tomorrow! Love the pics too!
Thank you!
Hi old neighbor! I just love your blog and this was delicious! Probably the best tomato soup I’ve ever tasted. This is going to quickly become a staple in our house 🙂
How many servings does this soup recipe make?
Love this, the soup looks spicy and yum!
I just made this for my wife and substituted a can of diced tomatoes instead of whole. I also pureed it in our Vitamix blender. This is by far the best tomato basil bisque we have ever eaten.
Great ideas. Thanks!
I made this soup tonight for dinner and found the recipe super easy to follow for someone who is cooking challenged! I took one of the commenters suggestions and added a little extra heavy cream. it was delicious! Next time, I’m making a double batch.
Extra heavy cream never hurts, so glad you like the soup!
This is one of my favorite recipes! I made this creamy tomato basil soup probably thousands of times. It offers tremendous texture and is as simple as soups get. Plus, it tastes perfect even on day 2 and day 3. My kiddos prefer to pour a little soup into a mug and microwave it to have a light meal.
Thank you a lot for sharing this fab recipe. Highly recommend everyone to give this a try.
p.s. I love your blog! Look forward to your new awesome ideas.
Love this recipe. I’ve made it a half dozen times for various people and everyone has loved it every time. So good. Never buy tomato soup again – make it yourself every time.
I’m so glad you enjoy the soup! I totally agree, it beats canned tomato soup any day. Thanks!
I am a real LOVER of tomato soup. This is BETTER than what I get at my favorite restaurant !!! Thank you!!
I’m so glad to hear that!
Why use crushed and whole tomatoes? Just wondering. Looks yummy
Texture 🙂
Yummy !!!
Huge fan of tomato soup. So much better than from a box or can!
Sounds incredibly delicious! Need to make this soon!
This soup looks and sounds amazing! I am so excited to try it! YUM!
Oh my, this tomato basil soup sounds like a dream! I can’t wait to try it!
Basil makes everything irresistible! I can’t wait to make this flavorful soup for my family!
All the flavors that I love in one soup! It’s the best!
This is now my favorite summer soup! Basil and tomatoes are so good together!
Super flavorful!
Goes perfectly with grilled cheese.
I can’t belive you can get rustic soup like that in 20 minutes. I can’t wait to make this!
One of my all-time favorite soups! I love this recipe!
This is SOOOO good!! Can’t get enough of it!!
I can’t wait to try this! It sounds incredibly delicious!!
YUM! This sounds so hearty, cozy and delicious!! My kind of comfort food!
Looks beyond delicious! I’m excited to make this!
Looks absolutely fantastic! Can’t wait to make this!
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! ✨