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Homemade Tomato Basil Soup

This traditional homemade tomato basil soup recipe can be served home style by pairing with a grilled cheese sandwich or with a sophisticated twist by changing up your garnishes.

There is nothing more comforting than homemade tomato basil soup served with a grilled cheese sandwich. If you are interested in creating this homemade tomato basil soup with a more sophisticated twist, simply garnish with basil leaves, your choice of chopped herbs, grated Parmesan cheese; or top with a swirl of sour cream or creme fraiche.

With this recipe, you’ll not only enjoy the rich and satisfying flavor but also the comfort of knowing it was made with the highest quality of ingredients.

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This traditional homemade tomato basil soup recipe can be served home style by pairing with a grilled cheese sandwich or with a sophisticated twist by changing up your garnishes.
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative)
  • 1 can (28 ounce) of whole tomatoes (I prefer organic, plum tomatoes)
  • 1 can (28 ounce) of whole tomatoes (I prefer organic, plum tomatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper, freshly ground
  • Pepper, freshly ground
  • 20 basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
  1. In a stock pot melt butter with olive oil over low heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, but not browned. This will take about 10 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over onion and garlic and stir to coat vegetables.
  4. Add broth, tomatoes (crushing slightly with your hand or a spoon), sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
  5. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium high heat while stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low, stir in chopped basil and simmer for 40 minutes.
  7. Take off heat and blend with stick blender. You can also blend in batches in a traditional blender or food processor.
  8. Taste soup and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
  9. Ladle into bowl and garnish with your preference of basil leaves, your choice of chopped herbs, grated Parmesan cheese; or a swirl of sour cream or creme fraiche.

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This traditional homemade tomato basil soup recipe can be served home style by pairing with a grilled cheese sandwich or with a sophisticated twist by changing up your garnishes.

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  5. Hi Patty, you are right!! There’s probably really nothing more comforting than this soup and grilled cheese sandwich!! Woah I’d love to have a bowl right now 😀

  10. Hi Patti, this looks absolutely gorgeous, fresh and inviting. I’m trying to lose a bit of my baby belly (they’re 4 and 5 :)) so I’m trying to eat lighter during the day. This looks like a fantastic option. Pinning for lunch tomorrow!

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