Classic Tomato Soup

Warm up your soul with this comforting and utterly delicious Classic Tomato Soup recipe. Bursting with rich flavors from sweet canned tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a touch of fresh basil, this creamy soup is the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. A swirl of heavy cream adds luxurious creaminess, while an immersion blender ensures a velvety-smooth texture. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy homemade tomato soup is perfect for busy weeknights or a leisurely lunch. Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate comfort food experience, or serve it as a starter at your next dinner party. With its classic flavors and homemade charm, this tomato soup will quickly become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned whole tomatoes with their juice and break them up with a spoon.

Step 5

Add the vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Remove the pot from the heat. Add the fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly, then blend in batches in a countertop blender.

Step 9

Return the soup to the pot if necessary, and stir in the heavy cream.

Step 10

Reheat the soup over low heat, but do not let it boil.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1544.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1256.6

Total Fat 96.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 135.9mg	0%
Sodium 4557.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.5g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361.9mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2627.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 24.0%