Tomato Soup
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Updated: 08/18/25
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This easy homemade Tomato Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with comforting flavor—perfect for a cozy lunch or weeknight dinner.
Nothing says comfort quite like a bowl of homemade soup on a chilly day and this simple tomato soup recipe is an easy one you will make over and over again. You can say goodbye to canned soup and hello to the easiest homemade tomato soup you’ll ever make.
I almost always double up the batch of this creamy basil tomato soup and either freeze half for another time, or use it in lunches throughout the week. This basil and tomato soup recipe is perfectly creamy, rich and packed with so much mouthwatering flavor! It really is one of the best recipes for homemade tomato soup.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Normally soups need some time to cook and simmer, but this soup is ready in only 35 minutes.
- Serve a restaurant quality soup in the comfort of your own home!
- The ingredients for this creamy tomato soup are easy to keep on hand.
Ingredients For Tomato Soup
- Butter – Adds rich flavor to this soup when used to sautee onions and garlic. You can use a neutral oil in it’s place if you prefer.
- Yellow onion – Diced yellow onion adds depth of flavor and complements the acidity of the tomatoes with its mild sweetness.
- Fresh garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds depth of flavor.
- Crushed tomatoes – You can’t have tomato soup without tomatoes! Use your favorite brand of canned crushed tomatoes. If you’ve already got canned whole tomatoes on hand, you can use them instead – just blend them first.
- Chicken broth – Chicken broth adds the perfect savory flavor you love in a comforting soup, but you can also use vegetable broth or beef if that’s what you prefer or have on hand.
- Fresh basil – Fresh basil adds a fresh burst of flavor to this soup. If you are unable to find some, you can use a heaping Tablespoon of dried basil in the soup. I don’t recommend dried basil as garnish, however.
- Sugar – A little sweetness added to the soup balances the flavors.
- Seasonings – All you need is salt and pepper to really enhance the flavor of this soup.
- Whipping cream – Creamy tomato soup is hearty and so comforting! A high fat cream will give you a nice rich soup.
How To Make Tomato Soup
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven then add chopped onions. Sauté 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, chopped basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir together and bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- You can leave your soup with a chunky consistency, but if you like a blended/creamy soup, use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot to desired consistency or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Then return blended soup to the pot over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove from heat and ladle into bowls and top with more chopped fresh basil.
Storage And Reheating
Fridge: Store leftover soup, once cooled, in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Whether you doubled up the batch to freeze some for another time, or just want to freeze the leftovers, add tomato soup to a freezer bag and lay flat in your freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat leftover soup in the microwave in 30 second increments or on the stove top until hot throughout.
Soup season is upon us and this easy tomato soup is bound to be a new household favorite. Quick enough for busy weeknights, this is a great stress free dinner.
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Tomato Soup
This creamy homemade Tomato Soup is a quick and comforting recipe made with simple ingredients—perfect for lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes with their juice (28 ounces each)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt, then add chopped onions. Sauté 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, chopped basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir together and bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- You can leave your soup with a chunky consistency, but if you like a blended/creamy soup, use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot to desired consistency or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Then return blended soup to the pot over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Remove from heat and ladle into bowls and top with more fresh chopped basil.
Tips
Fridge: Store leftover soup, once cooled, in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Whether you doubled up the batch to freeze some for another time, or just want to freeze the leftovers, add tomato soup to a freezer bag and lay flat in your freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat leftover soup in the microwave in 30 second increments or on the stove top until hot throughout.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 366kcal (18%), Carbohydrates: 37g (12%), Protein: 9g (18%), Fat: 24g (37%), Saturated Fat: 14g (88%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 67mg (22%), Sodium: 1568mg (68%), Potassium: 1282mg (37%), Fiber: 8g (33%), Sugar: 23g (26%), Vitamin A: 1725IU (35%), Vitamin C: 40mg (48%), Calcium: 179mg (18%), Iron: 5mg (28%)
How To Serve Tomato Soup
Comforting, heart warming tomato soup is a family favorite with a classic grilled cheese sandwich. These Grilled Cheese Roll Ups are perfect for dipping into this creamy soup. Make it fancy with a swirl of olive oil, a sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese and croutons.
I also love to serve my family Garlic Bread with this yummy soup or sometimes Cheesy Garlic Bread if I’ve got an extra minute to shred the cheese. Fans of a lunchtime soup and salad combo will love adding a super flavorful Grinder Salad to their meal.
More Great Homemade Soup Recipes
- Caramelized onions, rich broth and gooey cheese amp up the flavor in French Onion Soup. You’ll beat the winter time blues with a big bowl of this soup for lunch.
- Always a comforting classic, Chicken Noodle Soup is loaded with egg noodles, veggies, chicken and broth. It’s easy to throw together with leftover chicken and the veggies you need to get out of the fridge!
- I’ve got a great idea for a soup that counts as a whole meal, filled with beef, potaotes and veggies. Hamburger Soup is quick, easy and always a hit with the whole family.
- A twist on a classic pie that everyone loves, Chicken Pot Pie Soup will please even the pickiest of eaters. Refrigerated biscuits are an easy and tasty topping for this hearty veggie and chicken packed soup.
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