Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of creamy tomato basil soup. Whether it’s a chilly winter evening or a rainy day, this classic dish has the power to warm both your body and soul. The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a velvety smooth texture makes it a timeless favorite. Today, we’re sharing an easy-to-follow recipe that brings the comforting essence of a homemade creamy tomato basil soup to your table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken base – Better Than Bouillon
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced or crushed tomatoes – we buy diced and then blend it.
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dried basil or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
How to Make Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Step 1 Gather Your Ingredients – This soup comes together quickly and you will need to continue to stir as you mix in ingredients, so be sure to get everything ready before starting.
Step 2: Sauté – Start by melting 1/2 cup of butter in a large pot over medium heat. While the butter is melting, I like to open the two 28 ounce cans of diced tomatoes and empty them into a blender. Blend until smooth, then set aside. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of garlic to the butter and sauté for 1 minute until the aroma fills your kitchen.
Step 2: Create Roux – Stir in 1/2 cup of flour to make the roux. Allow roux to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add Half and Half- Slowly pour in 3 cups of half and half, adding about 1 cup at a time. Allow mixture to heat and thicken between each cup added.
Step 4: Stir in Chicken Base and Tomatoes – Once all the half and half has been added, stir in 2 1/2 tablespoons of chicken base and the 2 – 28oz cans of pureed tomatoes.
Step 5: Add Spices – Finish off by adding 2 1/2 tablespoons of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir and heat until heated through.
Step 6: Dish and Enjoy – Ladle the creamy tomato basil soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve alongside your favorite grilled cheese sandwich!
That’s it!
This easy creamy tomato basil soup recipe is a testament to the joy of simple, homemade comfort food. From the rich, velvety texture to the aromatic blend of tomatoes and basil, each spoonful is a reminder of the timeless pleasures found in a bowl of soup made with love. Whip up a batch of this soup on a cozy evening, and let its warmth envelope you in a sense of home and hearth. Enjoy the delightful simplicity of this classic dish!
Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic heaping
- ½ cup flour
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 ½ tbsp chicken base – Better Than Bouillon
- 2 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 ½ tbsp dried basil or ½ cup fresh basil
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients as this recipe comes together quickly. Open cans of tomatoes and blend.
- In a large sauce pan melt butter, then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour to make roux. Allow to cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add in half and half a cup at a time. Whisk in milk and allow mixture to heat and thicken each time before adding more half and half. Stirring consistently.
- Stir in chicken base and pureed tomatoes. Add sugar, basil, ground pepper and salt.
- Continue to stir until heated through and serve with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich.
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