Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe | Just 7 Ingredients

There's something so comforting about dipping a warm piece of crusty bread into a bowl of creamy tomato basil soup. It's rich and velvety, with just the right balance of tangy tomato and sweet cream. The fresh basil brightens every spoonful, and that buttery finish ties it all together. It's simple, satisfying, and feels like wrapping up in your favorite blanket after a long day.

Let's Gather Up the Ingredients

Organizing all of your ingredients ahead of time not only streamlines the cooking process but also ensures you have everything required to complete the dish successfully. You can find the exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.

• San Marzano tomatoes

• Chicken broth- Use a high-quality broth from a can or make your own. You could also use vegetable broth instead.

• Fresh Basil leaves- Fresh herbs are the key here. You won't get the same bright flavor from dried.

• Heavy Cream

• Fresh Garlic- fresh garlic cloves give this creamy tomato soup just a hint of garlic flavor.

• Butter- using high-quality grass-fed butter will give you the best flavor.

• Fresh lemon juice- adds a touch of bright acidity.

Salt and Fresh cracked black pepper

Now Let's Get Cooking!

Add the whole tomatoes to a large pot. With clean hands, gently crush them into a pulp.

Tips for success: Be sure to do this inside the pot and not above it. As they burst open, they can make quite a mess.  Alternatively, you could use a potato masher, but that is just one more utensil to clean.

Add the chicken broth and the garlic cloves. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.

Once it has simmered, add the freshly torn basil leaves and puree everything together.

I like to use my immersion blender for this. This is one of the tools I would recommend to anyone cooking in their RV. It is very affordable, and it can be stored neatly in a drawer.

The other plus is that you can make soups and sauces right in the pot, so you don't have as many dishes to clean. If you don't have one, you could always transfer the soup to a blender or a food processor to do this.

Tips for success: Make sure to let the soup cool before transferring it to a blender. Hot liquid + blender = disaster. You will have tomato soup on your walls, cabinets, and even your ceiling. Don't ask me how I know.  Once blended, you can pour the soup back into the pot to reheat it. 

Now add the cream and butter while stirring over low heat. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. 

This recipe can easily be doubled, so make extra! The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. I like to put mine in mason jars so that I can throw them into my work bag for lunch the next day.

How to serve

Serve it with some Cheddar Bay Biscuits and a Simple Caesar Salad, or whip up some grilled cheese sandwiches for dunking.

It would also be fantastic served next to quiche or a Spinach Frittata.

This is a great recipe to make your own. Top it with some Homemade Croutons or maybe some freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Or add a drizzle of olive oil and some red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. 

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So there you have it, friends - my easy creamy tomato basil soup recipe that truly does taste like it came straight from the La Madeleine menu! With only a handful of ingredients and just 30 minutes, you can have this comforting classic on the dinner table in no time.

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