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Tomato-basil soup
Bright tomatoes. A smooth, cozy spoonful.
A smooth tomato soup made from everyday pantry ingredients. Dried basil brings gentle herbal flavor, while a little optional cream rounds out each spoonful.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Deep stainless-steel pot, spoon and immersion blender.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Soften the aromatics
Medium heat
Have ready1 tbsp oil · 1 chopped onion · 2 garlic cloves
- Warm oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 6–7 minutes, stirring.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Let the tomatoes simmer
Gentle simmer
Have ready800 g / 28 oz crushed tomatoes · 360 ml / 1½ cups broth · 2 tsp basil · ¼ tsp salt
- Add tomatoes, broth, dried basil and salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
SPICE MAGICDried Basil Leaves SeasoningView this spice →Next: Blend until smooth ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Blend until smooth
Off the heat
Have readyAn immersion blender
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the bubbling stop.
- Use an immersion blender with its head fully submerged.
- Blend carefully until smooth.
Why this step matters
Next: Finish and ladle ↓
Take the pot off the heat and keep the blender head submerged to avoid hot splashes.Illustrative preparation stage 4 Finish and ladle
Low heat, if reheating
Have readyOptional ¼ cup / 60 ml cream
- Stir in the optional cream.
- Warm gently for 1–2 minutes if needed without boiling.
- Taste and adjust salt.
- Ladle into bowls.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Ingredients and allergens
Contains milk if cream is added. Check broth ingredients for allergens. The soup is also enjoyable without cream.
Resting and serving
Use an immersion blender for this method. Do not pour hot soup into a sealed personal blender. Timings exclude any longer cooling needed.
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