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    Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 30, 2016 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Pair this easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with a classic grilled cheese sandwich, and you can enjoy the ultimate comfort meal without a lot of work!

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    Soup season is here again --- yea! Well actually, it's just beginning, but I'm still excited about it. I really love soup, and honestly, there's nothing more comforting than diving into a steaming bowl of soup when it's cold outside.

    So the other day, I was kind of stumped about what to make for dinner. We had been having a lot of chicken lately, and the kids were starting to rebel. And, I couldn't find any other meat on sale.

    It had been raining all day, so it seemed like the perfect time to make a pot of tomato soup and a few grilled cheese sandwiches to go with it. I'm not a huge fan of grilled cheese, but the kids and the Hubs are. And it goes really well with tomato soup, especially homemade creamy tomato basil soup!

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    I grew up on the canned version, but it's so easy to make your own. I have a recipe for regular tomato soup, but I wanted something a little different and even easier.

    This recipe for creamy tomato soup uses jarred spices, so there's no chopping, dicing or anything else required. You just open a can of crushed tomatoes, add some chicken stock, spices, dried basil, cream and a touch of lemon, and you're good to go.

    When the soup is done, you make the sandwiches, and dinner is served! I like to add some shredded Parmesan cheese, and the kids love adding small crackers over the soup.

    It's fresh, tangy, creamy and just plain good eats!

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    How to Make Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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    Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

    Published by Dee
    Creamy homemade tomato basil soup you can make in a few minutes
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 130 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 28- oz can crushed tomatoes
    • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ cup heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, add the tomatoes, chicken stock, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder and basil, and cook over medium heat until warm
    • Stir in the basil and lemon juice, cover, and cook until hot and almost bubbling
    • Reduce heat to medium low, stir in the cream, and cook until warm
    • Top with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desires, and serve immediately

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3.2mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

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    You can serve this creamy tomato basil soup as is, or you can use an immersion blender or regular blender to give it a smoother consistency. I don't mind having bits of crushed tomatoes in my soup, but the kids like theirs to be as smooth as possible. So, I've made it both ways, and both are equally delicious!

    This soup is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or a simple weekend lunch. My family loved it, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

    Happy cooking!

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    Comments

    1. Anne says

      March 11, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      This is the best tomato soup I’ve ever made! I like throwing in some green chiles for a slight kick!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 12, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        That sounds like a nice addition!

    2. Miz Helen says

      October 11, 2016 at 9:09 am

      I just pinned your fabulous Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, it is one of my favorite soups, thanks so much for sharing it with us. Hope you will come back to see us at Full Plate Thursday real soon and have a great week!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    3. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

      October 03, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Tomato basil soup is my favorite! This looks so delicious and easy too!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:27 am

        It's super easy, or should I say souper easy? 🙂

    4. Michelle says

      October 02, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Hi Dee!
      This is my favorite soup of all times!
      I think your grilled cheese looks quite tasty too!
      Thanks
      Michelle

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      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:27 am

        Thanks, Michelle! The grilled cheese is perfect with the soup. 🙂

    5. Heidi says

      October 02, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Looks Yumo! And with grilled cheese too, gotta make it this week!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:26 am

        Thanks! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 🙂

    6. Linda Cassidy says

      October 02, 2016 at 11:48 am

      so very fall perfect

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:25 am

        Thanks, Linda. One of my favorite things about fall is the comfort food!

    7. easypeasylifematters says

      October 01, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      This sounds like the best comfort food ever! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:24 am

        It really is comforting -- especially when it's cold out!

    8. Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says

      October 01, 2016 at 3:40 am

      There's nothing more comforting than grilled cheese and piping hot tomato soup - yours sounds fantastic!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:24 am

        Thanks so much, Sheila. Even the kiddos liked it!

    9. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      October 01, 2016 at 1:46 am

      I LOVE this soup!! Looks comforting and delicious!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:23 am

        Thanks! It went so fast that I need to make more soon. 🙂

    10. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      September 30, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      I could have used this yummy soup tonight! Not feeling well and was looking for a big bowl of comfort. This is nice!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:22 am

        Aw, I hope you're feeling better. There's nothing like soup when you need some comfort food!

    11. Laura Kate says

      September 30, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Tomato Basil soup is my favorite! This looks so easy I'll definitely have to make this soon with the weather getting cooler!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 30, 2016 at 5:57 pm

        Thanks so much! It's definitely easy, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 🙂

    12. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 30, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      I've always loved creamy tomato soups, this looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 30, 2016 at 5:56 pm

        Thanks, Kimberly. I think I prefer the creamy version better, too. 🙂

    13. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      September 30, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      One of my all time favorites! Can't beat grilled cheese and tomato soup!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 30, 2016 at 5:55 pm

        We're having it again tonight since it actually feels like fall!

    14. Lora @savoringitaly says

      September 30, 2016 at 11:27 am

      I always have tomato soup on my mind when the temperatures begin to drop. I love your recipe!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 30, 2016 at 5:54 pm

        Thanks, Lora! It's one of my favorite soups. 🙂

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