This Tomato & Basil Soup is perfectly creamy, flavorful, and delicious. Simple to make and ready in 20-minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 71kcal
Author Sandra
Ingredients
4clovesgarlicminced
2tablespoonsminced yellow onion or shallots
2tablespoonsolive oil
28ouncescrushed tomatoes
14ounceswhole tomatoes
2cupschicken broth
1teaspoonsea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
1/3cupheavy cream or half-n-half
4tablespoonsfresh basiljulienned
parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a medium to large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic and shallots for 3 minutes or until shallots are translucent. Stir in the crushed tomatoes.
Add in the whole tomatoes one at a time, breaking them up by squeezing them as you put them into the pan, make sure to stir in the juice from the cans as well.
Stir in chicken stock, salt, pepper, and sugar until combined then allow it to cook over medium for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once it has cooked for 10 minutes reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and chopped basil. Simmer for a few minutes, then serve.
Optional toppings like parmesan cheese, grilled cheese, toasted bread, and chopped basil make great additions.