Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup blends the rich depth of tomatoes with aromatic basil and a velvety cream base. Made with pantry staples and a classic roux technique, this comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or elegant starters.
Ingredients
- ▢1Tablespoonolive oil
- ▢214.5 ounce cansdiced tomatoes, with the juice
- ▢2carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- ▢1smallonion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- ▢3ribscelery, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- ▢2Tablespoonstomato paste
- ▢4cupslow-sodium chicken broth
- ▢1teaspoonDried oregano
- ▢1 1/2teaspoonsdried basil leaves
- ▢½cupbutter
- ▢½cupall-purpose flour
- ▢1cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
- ▢1½cupshalf and half(or whole milk)
- ▢1teaspoonsalt
- ▢¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- ▢1/4cupchopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Add oil to a large soup pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add carrots, onions, and celery and sauté them for a few minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano, and dried basil. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for several minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender (you may need to do this in batches, depending on how big your blender is) to puree the soup until smooth. (This step is optional, if you like a smooth soup). Return it to the soup pot.
- In a separate pot, prepare the roux. Add butter to the pot over medium low heat and allow to melt. Stir in the flour and whisk together constantly for about 10 minutes or until the roux is a nice golden brown color.
- Add a big ladle full of the soup to the roux–it will start to form a thick paste. Add a few more big scoops of soup to the roux and stir well until smooth. Add the roux mixture to soup pot and stir to combine.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, half and half, salt, pepper and basil. Add additional oregano and basil if needed, to taste. Stir well. Cook for a few more minutes until warmed through.
- Store tomato basil soup covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Try it served in a yummyhomemade bread bowl!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tomato soup, dairy-free tomato basil soup, creamy soup with basil, vegetarian tomato soup, roux-based tomato soup, comfort food soup, fresh basil soup