Tomato basil soup is one of those classic dishes that never gets old. It’s heartwarming, flavorful, and always hits the spot.
What We Love About This Tomato Basil Soup
- Flavor-packed goodness: This tomato basil soup brings together ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and crunchy vegetables for a satisfying and flavorful kick.
- Hearty and filling: Enjoy this hearty soup just on its own or serve it with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich.
- Made with simple, everyday ingredients: Our tomato basil soup is a no-fuss, delicious choice for any home cook.
Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients
- Roma Tomatoes – Roma tomatoes are the star of this soup as they’re nice and acidic.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – The extra-virgin olive oil is mainly used to sauté the other ingredients.
- Soup Base – The vegetable broth, yellow onion, and garlic cloves provide a flavorful base for the soup.
- Carrots – Carrots add sweetness and color to the broth.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Balsamic vinegar for more acidity.
- Herbs – Dried thyme and basil pair well with this tomato-based dish.
- Seasoning – Salt and pepper helps bring all of the flavors together.
How to Make Tomato Basil Soup
- Preheat the oven. Set to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the ingredients.
- Arrange the tomatoes. Cut side-up on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil. Use 2 tablespoons of olive oil on all of the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 1 hour. Check on it midway in case you need to add more olive oil.
- Cook the other ingredients. Cook the onion and carrots for 5 minutes in the remaining olive oil. Add the garlic then the roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, thyme and broth and stir to combine.
- Let simmer. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth. Pour the soup and basil in then blend until smooth.
- Serve. Add freshly chopped basil on top or drizzle with some cream.
Reheating and Freezing Instructions:
- To reheat: Gently warm the soup on the stove over low to medium heat, or in the microwave at low to medium power. Stir occasionally to maintain its consistency.
- To freeze: Portion the cooled soup into freezer-safe containers, allowing room for it to expand. When stored this way, your tomato basil soup can last for up to three months.
Recipe Variations
- Replace vegetable broth with chicken broth for a heartier soup.
- Tomatoes: Instead of using only canned tomatoes, experiment with roasted tomatoes or a combination of both.
- Add protein to make it more filling. Add some white beans or chicken breast chunks.
- Pesto Swirl: Add a dollop of basil pesto to the center of the soup.
- Crunch Factor: Sprinkle some homemade or store-bought croutons for a delightful crunch.
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato basil soup is one of those classic dishes that never gets old. It's heartwarming, flavorful, and always hits the spot.
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds Roma tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup basil leaves
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp heavy cream for decoration, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the tomato halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Add the remaining olive oil to a large pot.
- Heat over medium heat.
- Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, thyme and broth and stir to combine.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the soup into a blender.
- Add the basil and blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Canned tomatoes can be a convenient alternative to fresh tomatoes. For best results, choose high-quality canned tomatoes.
- To further thicken the soup, allow it to simmer uncovered. Take it off the heat once you achieve your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 978mgPotassium: 845mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 8279IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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