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    HOME » Recipes » Soup & Salads

    Published: Feb 20, 2018 · Modified: Jan 6, 2020· This website generates income via ads ·

    Tomato Basil Soup

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    I don't like tomato soup. I have never had a grilled cheese sandwich dipped into tomato soup. Two weeks ago, inexplicably, I craved just such a concoction. I was on my way home when this happened, so I steered into the Panera Bread drive-thru and ordered two bowls of Creamy Tomato Soup. Once home I made grilled cheese sandwiches and we started dipping. I liked it! Michael thought the soup was more reminiscent of marinara sauce than soup. He likes the tomato soup that comes in a can. Uh, no. I like Fresh Tomato Basil Soup!

    I liked the combination of grilled cheese and tomato soup so much that I made it again today, this time with homemade soup. Michael liked it but thought is was more of a dipping sauce than a soup. I loved it. I loved it so much I decided not to keep it to myself. Here is my thick enough to be a sauce tomato soup. I suppose next time I will stop cooking it before it reduces this much, or not.

    I go into the details of how to make a grilled cheese sandwich. If you don't know, you are already in over your head.

    This Fresh Tomato Basil Soup is easy to make and allows a few options. Leave the garlic in, or omit the garlic. Use canned tomatoes, or homemade tomato sauce. Add a chunk of parmesan cheese or leave it out. Blend the soup smooth after cooking or leave it chunky. It's your soup!

    Tomato Basil Soup

    Use garden fresh tomatoes and basil to make a hearty soup to go with your grilled cheese sandwich.
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    Prep Time 12 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 52 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 156 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large heavy bottomed saucepan
    • Blender or food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • ¾ large onion
    • 2 large cloves garlic
    • 28 ounces tomatoes whole peeled or crushed
    • 1 ½ cups water or chicken stock
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 ounce chunk parmesan cheese
    • 2 large basil leaves or 1 teaspoon basil paste (or 1 tablespoon prepared pesto)
    • For garnish:
    • Basil heavy cream or sour cream, and/or shredded parmesan cheese.

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter over low heat in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Coarsely chop onion and add to pot with garlic cloves.
    • Add water or chicken stock, tomatoes (including juice), the salt and bring to a simmer.
    • Cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the basil and chunk of parmesan cheese and continue cooking another 10 minutes.
    • Cheese may stick to bottom of pot so stir frequently. Remove soup from stove and allow to cool slightly.
    • Pour the soup into a blender or food processor. Blend the soup to your desired texture. Take care with blending hot soup. Process in batches.
    • Return the soup to the pot and re-warm on stove over low-medium heat.
    • Pour into bowls and garnish with basil, sour cream or heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Tomato Basil Soup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    156
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    35
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    28
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    699
    mg
    29
    %
    Potassium
     
    412
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1418
    IU
    28
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    20
    mg
    24
    %
    Calcium
     
    135
    mg
    14
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    Keyword garden fresh, soup, tomatoes
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    You might also like my Garden Fresh Tomato Soup. This recipe features ripe fresh tomatoes straight from the garden.

    Speaking of garden fresh tomatoes, you'll love this recipe for Roasted Tomato Sauce made from vine ripened tomatoes.

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    I am Mary, the blogger behind "Oh That's Good!" I am a former nurse, former hobby farm blogger, former vintage shop owner, and current food blogger. I live with my husband and our little mutt Tucker in a lovely retirement community. I am cooking for two and taking inspiration from old cookbooks, magazines, and memories of watching my mother and grandmother cook. I like reducing my food waste and exorbitant grocery bills! I am busy rewriting my recipes for two servings with the option of adjusting the recipe up to four or six servings with just one click.

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