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Hearty Tomato Basil Soup

Harshana Weerasinghe

Jun 21, 2026

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Hearty Tomato Basil Soup

Smooth, rich and deeply savory, this tomato basil soup is the ultimate companion to a grilled cheese sandwich.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

0/8 ready

Nutrition Facts

per serving
160kcalCalories

Estimated values. Actual nutrition varies with brands and portion sizes.

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion in olive oil until soft, then add the garlic.

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  2. Add the tomatoes and broth and simmer 20 minutes.

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  3. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender.

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  4. Stir in the cream and torn basil.

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  5. Season to taste and serve hot.

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Tip: A pinch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes.

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