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Tomato Basil Soup

This Tomato Basil Soup is loaded with fresh tomatoes and basil, cream, parmesan, and more! This cozy soup is hearty, yet light and perfect next to your favorite grilled cheese. 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Keyword: creamy, easy, flavorful
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I did 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound fresh tomatoes diced (about 5 roma tomatoes)
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 cups fresh basil about 25 leaves
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup finely parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
  • Add in onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, juice, wine, broth, and brown sugar.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Lower heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer to a high powered blender and blend with basil, cream, and parmesan.
  • Pour back into the stockpot, taste and re-season, if necessary, then heat through and serve!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1874IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg