Best 8 Light Tasty Tomato Basil Soup Recipes

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Light and tantalizing tomato basil soup is a flavorful symphony that dances on the palate. It encapsulates the essence of summer's bounty, transforming fresh tomatoes and aromatic basil into a vibrant culinary masterpiece. This timeless classic, with its vibrant hue and rich layers of flavor, is not only a culinary delight but also a testament to the magic that simple, fresh ingredients can create when brought together in harmony. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a refreshing lunch option, this guide will unveil the secrets of crafting the perfect light tomato basil soup, ensuring a burst of flavor in every spoonful.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Tomato Basil Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, onion, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste, fresh basil, crushed tomato, vegetable broth, baking soda, fresh thyme

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup fresh basil
28 oz crushed tomato, 2 cans
6 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat in a large pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, basil, crushed tomatoes, broth, baking soda, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and remove thyme.
  • Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve topped with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 17 grams

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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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

4 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
5 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

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.

STOVETOP TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Stovetop Tomato Basil Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: goya tomato soup, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh sage, salt and pepper mix

Provided by Ocean Konte

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans goya tomato soup
fresh basil, to taste
fresh thyme, to taste
fresh sage, to taste
salt and pepper mix, to taste

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, fill a small pot with 4 cups (960 ml) of water. Add canned tomato soup to the pot and season with ~10 shakes of pepper.
  • Stir the soup and season with basil, thyme, and sage
  • Continue stirring for five minutes. Then cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir for 2 more minutes and add more salt, pepper, and herbs, to taste.
  • Allow the soup to cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP



Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup image

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

¼ cup butter
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped onions
3 pounds tomatoes - cored, peeled, and quartered
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs fresh basil for garnish

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

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



Creamy Tomato Basil Soup image

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

2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sherry or additional chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons sugar

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.

LIGHT & TASTY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Originally from Cooking Light, I think. This is a great soup for those of you that love tomato's like I do! Perfect for the cold weather months when you want something a little different than the canned tomato soup.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium tomato juice
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf
1 cup low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
basil leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
8 slices diagonally cut French baguettes (1/2 inch thick slices)

Steps:

  • Bring tomato and juice to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Place tomato mixture and basil in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
  • Return pureed mixture to pan; stir in milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk, and cook over medium heat until thick (about 5 minutes).
  • Ladle soup into individual bowls; garnish with sliced basil, if desired.
  • Serve with bread.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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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

6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
15 baby carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

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

CHILLED TOMATO BASIL SOUP



Chilled Tomato Basil Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Food Processor     Tomato     Bake     Lunch     Basil     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 6 cups, serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds (about 6) tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
10 whole fresh basil leaves plus 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish
sour cream for garnish
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling the soup
as an accompaniment
garlic baguette toasts:
1 large garlic clove, minced or forced through a garlic press
1/4 cup olive oil
a French baguette, cut lengthwise into 6 long wedges
coarse salt to taste

Steps:

  • To make the soup:
  • In a food processor purée the tomatoes and force the purée through a fine sieve into a saucepan, pressing hard on the solids. In a small bowl stir together the cornstarch and the broth and stir the mixture into the tomato purée. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice, the sugar, the whole basil leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup cool and chill it, covered, for at least 8 hours. The soup may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • Discard the whole basil leaves, ladle the soup into 6 bowls, and garnish each serving with a dollop of the sour cream and some of the chopped basil. Drizzle the soup with the oil and serve it with the toasts.
  • To make the garlic baguette toasts:
  • In a small skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it begins to turn golden, brush the bread wedges with the oil, and on a baking sheet bake them in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the toasts with the salt and break them in half. Makes 12 toasts.

Tips:

  • Select ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slightly sweet smell.
  • Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill.
  • Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic flavor to the soup. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the soup: The soup should be simmered gently for about 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and the flavors have melded. Overcooking the soup will make it bland.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

This light and tasty tomato basil soup is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold. The roasted tomatoes give the soup a rich, smoky flavor, while the fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic note. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and delicious meal.

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