Step aside canned tomato soup; fresh tomato and basil soup is here! Homemade soup may sound complicated, but it’s incredibly easy to make. You just need a handful of ingredients and some garden-ripe tomatoes to make creamy and dreamy soup. Enjoy it on its own or paired with this gouda grilled cheese sandwich.
here’s what you’ll need to make homemade soup
Like most types of soup, the ingredients in this tomato basil soup recipe are customizable to whatever you have on hand!
Fresh Tomatoes: We’re celebrating the deliciousness of sweet, ripe tomatoes by using only fresh tomatoes in this soup! Any variety will do (read more about tomato varieties here). Flavor Base: Onion and garlic are the flavor foundations of any good soup. Basil: While we love this classic pairing, you could also throw in rosemary, thyme, or oregano! Honey: To balance the sourness of tomatoes. Seasonings: Paprika, salt, and a bit of black pepper. Vegetable Broth: Use broth instead of water to infuse this tomato soup with even more flavor.
here’s how to make it
Making this soup is so easy, and with just one pot, there aren’t many dishes to clean up!
Variation of this Tomato Soup
Creamy tomato soup: After blending the soup, rather than adding more broth to reach your desired consistency, add a splash of cream. Alternatively, whisk a dollop of cream cheese into the soup at the very end, just before serving. Tomato soup with carrots: Add the onion to the pot at the same time as the carrots, and then add a handful of chopped or shredded carrots. Spicy tomato soup: At the same time as you add the onion to the pot, add 1/2 of a finely chopped jalapeno. Basil Bomb: Drizzle a bit of basil oil onto each bowl of soup right before serving for maximum fancy factor!
