No need to wait until cool weather to enjoy this Creamy Tomato Soup. It’s packs a punch with each bite and shouldn’t be delegated to winter time. This Tomato Soup recipe is loaded with basil, tomatoes and cream. Oh, did I mention it’s ready in just 10 minutes?
Tomato Soup Recipe
When it comes to soup recipes we’re not big on the “sit on the stove for hours” recipes. We like quick, easy and convenient. From start to finish you can have this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe in your belly in about 10 minutes. Even those who hate cold weather (hand raised) can tear themselves away from the heated blanket long enough to cook and slurp down this bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Here are the main ingredients required to make this tomato soup recipe. See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients.
- Tomatoes – crushed, diced or whole all work.
- Tomato Juice – thickens up the soup and adds more flavor.
- Heavy Cream – adds the “cream” and thickness.
- Fresh Basil – don’t skip using fresh basil!
How to Make
Only a few short steps stand between you and creamy tomato soup.
Prep the Veggies – cook the onions and garlic.
Prepare the Soup – add the tomatoes, chicken base, tomato juice, sugar and Italian seasonings and simmer. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Blend – Use an immersion blender for a smooth finish.
Serve – divide into individual bowls, top with heavy cream and basil, and enjoy.
If you have an instant pot, try making Instant Pot Tomato Soup.
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Recipe Tips
1. You don’t have to have a blender or handheld immersion blender to make this recipe. Use a handheld masher and go at it “Chunky-style”. Not to be confused with “animal style”. If you do use a blender, BE CAREFUL! Adding hot liquid to a cold glass blender is dangerous. Make sure the lid is on tight. Consider yourself warned.
2. Any style of canned tomatoes will work with this recipe. We prefer whole San Marzano Whole Tomatoes, since we use an immersion blender, but recommend diced tomatoes if you’re mashing by hand.
3. This is a very adaptable recipe. Like basil? Feel free to double the amount listed. HATE basil? Leave it out and increase the garlic. Just play around with it to find your favorite proportions.
4. Use any flavor broth that you like – vegetable (for Vegans or Vegetarians), beef or chicken. We prefer chicken but the others will work as well.
Drink Pairing Recommendations
Wine- Chilled Sherry, Sauvignon Blanc or an Albariño
Creamy Tomato Soup In 10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Small Sweet Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed, diced or whole tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Chicken Base
- 2 cup Tomato Juice or Water
- ½ tbsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Italian Seasonings
- 1/2-1 cup Heavy Cream
- Minced Basil, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, onion and garlic to a dutch pot or large sauce pan and heat over medium heat until the onions are translucent (about 2 minutes).
- Add the tomatoes, chicken base and tomato juice and stir to combine.
- Add the sugar and Italian seasonings and stir to combine
- Let the soup simmer over medium heat for 7-8 minutes. Soup should be hot!
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Blend the soup with a immersion blender (recommended) for a smooth finish.
- Divide into 3 bowls and top with heavy cream and minced basil.
- Enjoy immediately.