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Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, orange Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, garnished with fresh basil and cracked pepper.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This recipe recreates a classic tomato basil soup with a creamy texture. It uses fresh tomatoes and basil for flavor.
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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 473
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 14 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Place tomatoes and juice in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from heat. Add basil leaves to the pot.
  4. Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 45g

Notes

This soup pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches for a complete meal.

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