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Creamy tomato basil soup in a bowl with fresh basil and crusty bread

One-Pot Tomato Basil Soup

A creamy, cozy tomato soup made from canned tomatoes, garlic, and basil in one pot. Perfect for dunking a golden grilled cheese sandwich.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, sugar, and basil. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer 15–20 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender (or carefully in batches in a blender with the lid vented).
  5. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot with fresh basil and a grilled cheese sandwich.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free soup, use olive oil and coconut milk.
  • Add a Parmesan rind while simmering for extra depth (remove before blending).
  • Stir in cooked pasta or rice to make it heartier.
  • Top with croutons or a drizzle of pesto.