Cream of tomato basil soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, cream of tomato basil soup is a great option. With so many different recipes available, it can be hard to know where to start. This article will help you find the best cream of tomato basil soup recipe for your needs.
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CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
This creamy Tomato Basil Soup is restaurant-quality DELICIOUS and it's loaded with hidden vegetables.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Appetizer Main Course Soup
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add oil to a large soup pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add carrots, onions, and celery and sauté them for a few minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano, and dried basil. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for several minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender (you may need to do this in batches, depending on how big your blender is) to puree the soup until smooth. (This step is optional, if you like a smooth soup). Return it to the soup pot.
- In a separate pot, prepare the roux. Add butter to the pot over medium low heat and allow to melt. Stir in the flour and whisk together constantly for about 10 minutes or until the roux is a nice golden brown color.
- Add a big ladle full of the soup to the roux--it will start to form a thick paste. Add a few more big scoops of soup to the roux and stir well until smooth. Add the roux mixture to soup pot and stir to combine.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, half and half, salt, pepper and basil. Add additional oregano and basil if needed, to taste. Stir well. Cook for a few more minutes until warmed through.
- Store tomato basil soup covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Try it served in a yummy homemade bread bowl!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1095 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
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
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.
RICH AND CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
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
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
CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP
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
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
CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP
Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
- Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
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
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
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
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.
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
Old fashioned easy to make creamy tomato soup that will warm your heart.
Provided by Julie Parton
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onions in butter until translucent. Remove from the heat. Stir in the flour so that no lumps remain, then slowly whisk in the tomato juice. Return to the heat and add salt to taste. Cook until just boiling but turn off the heat before it boils. Let cool 10 minutes then slowly stir in milk. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 494.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Puree tomato, shallot and basil for a creamy soup that's pure comfort.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer until the potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and let cool at least 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full per batch).
- Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary, adjusting the consistency and seasoning with additional water, salt and pepper.
- Serve hot sprinkled with croutons and basil.
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
SOUR CREAM HEARTY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Creamy with thick and rich flavors of tomatoes, onions and fresh basil. Make in a crock pot or a pot.
Provided by Italian Stallions K
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h10m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a crock pot or large pot, mix water, bay leaf and bouillon until cube disolves.
- add tomatos and tomato paste.
- Mix with a wooden spoon until blended.
- Add garlic and onions.
- Add italian seasoning and pepper to taste.
- Add sour cream (1 to 1 1/2 cups depending on your taste).
- Keep on low for 3-4 hours in a crock pot or pot to get the best taste, or heat on medium until hot.
- Serve in bowls sprinkle with parmesan and add garlic toast if desired.
SUMMER TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL CREAM
Provided by Joanna Pruess
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy, medium-size saucepan, melt the butter just until it foams. Add the shallots or onion and saute over medium heat just until wilted and very lightly colored, about seven to eight minutes.
- Stir in two teaspoons of the salt and the tomatoes, cover tightly and cook slowly for about 12 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel chopping blade and puree until smooth. Or pass the mixture through a food mill. Return the puree to the saucepan, stir in the chicken stock and milk, season with white pepper and heat gently for a few minutes.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream just until it forms soft peaks. Stir in the remaining salt and the basil. Ladle the soup into bowls, add a good-size dollop of the basil cream in the middle of each bowl and place a couple of basil leaves in the center. To make a decorative design, swirl the cream outwards in a circular or sunburst pattern, using the tip of a knife or spoon handle.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1092 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HEARTY CREAM OF TOMATO BASIL SOUP
This is a recipe I found online, but altered slightly to my own taste. This is an awesome soup for a cold winter day. Fresh baked bread goes well with this soup and it's hearty enough to serve for dinner.
Provided by Lynette McDonough
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft and translucent.
- Add basil, paprika, and creme cheese.
- Cook until creamy, stirring constantly so as not to burn the paprika.
- Add remaining ingredients, stir vigorously with a whisk.
- Heat to desired temperature and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 1990.1, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 11
CREAM OF BASIL SOUP
I really enjoy creating my own recipes. This one evolved one afternoon when I had an abundance of basil in my garden. I serve it to the ladies' reading club, and everyone wanted the recipe!-Aida Von Babbel, Coquitlam, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, simmer broth and basil, uncovered, for 15 minutes. In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; gradually stir in broth and sour cream (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC DAIRY-FREE CREAM OF TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP
This is a deliciously creamy tomato soup with the essence of basil. Using coconut milk instead of cream creates a rich in flavor and tasty dairy-free, gluten-free soup.
Provided by Only Gluten Free Recipes
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot coconut oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato paste and garlic with the onion; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir to incorporate; add vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and bay leaf. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the tomatoes are completely softened, about 20 minutes.
- Turn heat below pot off. Remove and discard bay leaf. Pour soup into a blender. Hold lid in place and pulse blender a few times to get mixture moving before leaving on to blend into a puree; pour pureed soup into the pot and place over medium-low heat.
- Stir coconut milk into pureed soup until the color is consistent; heat until the soup is warmed. Season soup with sea salt and garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 541.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Make and share this Creamy Tomato Basil Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mike McCartney
Categories Vegetable
Time 7m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add all together in small sauce pan.
- Heat through.
- Make sure to keep from boiling, as the milk will curdle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 43, Sodium 1109.3, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 8.3
CREAM OF TOMATO - BASIL SOUP
This is a quick recipe that is great served with a green salad and French bread with garlic butter....excellent! I add more garlic than the recipe calls for and it just gets better!
Provided by PSparx
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add shallots and garlic and sauté over med-low heat 2-3 minutes -- be careful not to burn garlic.
- Stir in broth, water, tomatoes and basil (if using fresh basil you will add it later). Add salt and pepper.
- Heat cream till just warm (either on stove top in a separate sauce pan or in microwave) then stir into tomato mixture. Bring just to a boil; immediately reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. If using fresh basil, stir in at this point.
- Do not allow soup to boil.
- Serve immediately.
- **Note** We like a smoother soup so I usually send the canned tomatoes through the blender or food processor before adding them to the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 497.2, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.2
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your soup the best possible flavor. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season and grown locally.
- Roast your tomatoes before making the soup. Roasting the tomatoes will concentrate their flavor and make them sweeter.
- Don't be afraid to add some heat to your soup. A little bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper can really bring out the flavor of the tomatoes.
- Add some fresh basil at the end of cooking. This will give your soup a bright, herbaceous flavor.
- Serve your soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of croutons. This will add a creamy richness and a bit of crunch to your soup.
Conclusion:
Cream of tomato basil soup is a classic soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful cream of tomato basil soup that your whole family will love.
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