You're going to love this Creamy Tomato Basil Soup. It's easy to make, serves a crowd, and is loaded with rich, silky flavor. Plus, you can have it on the table in under 30 minutes! This recipe also pairs perfectly with my ultimate grilled cheese sandwich.
CourseAppetizer, Main Course, Soup
CuisineAmerican
Keywordbasil, soup, tomato soup
Prep Time5minutes?minutes
Cook Time20minutes?minutes
Total Time25minutes?minutes
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýs24
Calories257kcal
Ingredients
3?quarts?96 ounces total tomato juice
3?cans?28 ounces each crushed tomatoes
1/2?cup?sugar*
2?teaspoons?kosher salt
2?teaspoons?ground pepper
1 1/2?quart?heavy cream
1/2?cup?chopped basil
homemade croutons to garnish
Instructions
In a large stock pot over medium heat, add the tomato juice, crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
Add in the chopped basil and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about five more minutes to heat through.
Serve hot and garnish with homemade croutons.
Notes
*When I'm making this soup, I add about 1 cup of sugar. I like my tomato-based dishes on the sweeter side. I recommend starting with 1/2 cup sugar and adding more as needed.?
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I find the San Marzano crushed tomatoes to be the best. I recommend using them in this recipe.?
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You can find my recipe for homemade croutons?HERE.?
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You can find my recipe for ultimate grilled cheese?HERE.?
