Joe's Italian Tomato Basil Soup

Warm, comforting, and bursting with classic Italian flavors, Joe's Italian Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This creamy, velvety soup combines the rich sweetness of San Marzano tomatoes, the aromatic freshness of basil, and a touch of indulgence from heavy cream to create a truly satisfying dish. Enhanced with sautéed onion and garlic for depth, and seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and optional sugar, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and paired with crusty bread, it’s a timeless meal that’s ideal for cozy dinners or elegant lunch gatherings. Ready in just 40 minutes and easily adaptable for vegetarians, this homemade tomato basil soup is a must-try for soup lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed canned tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional, to taste)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
• 1 loaf Crusty bread (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed canned tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the fresh basil leaves (reserve a few for garnish if desired), sugar (if using), salt, and ground black pepper. Stir gently.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until creamy, then return to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup heat through for 1-2 minutes without boiling.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or sugar as needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprig of fresh basil if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2519.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2267.2

Total Fat 102.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 155.7mg	0%
Sodium 9851.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 73.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1037.4mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2167.9mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 46.1%