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Creamy One-Pot Tomato Basil Soup – Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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This creamy one-pot tomato basil soup comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients like canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, cream, and basil. It’s a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing comfort food that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics (5 minutes): Place your pot over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add the diced onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  2. Add the tomatoes and broth (2 minutes): Pour in both cans of crushed tomatoes and the vegetable broth. Stir everything together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  3. Season and simmer (15 minutes): Add the salt, pepper, sugar (if using), and red pepper flakes. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Blend until smooth (2 minutes): Remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, let the soup cool for 5 minutes first, then blend in batches, filling the blender no more than halfway and holding the lid down with a towel.
  5. Stir in the cream and basil (1 minute): Return the pot to low heat. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until fully incorporated. Add the chopped basil and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra basil leaves and a swirl of cream if desired. Serve with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Notes

For a vegan version, use olive oil instead of butter and full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream. If the soup is too thick after blending, stir in a splash of broth or water. The basil flavor fades over time, so add fresh basil just before serving if making ahead. For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for an extra 10-15 minutes or stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste with the garlic.

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