Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

5 from 3 votes

This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is rich, cozy and full of fresh tomato flavor! Made with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil and a touch of creaminess, this easy one-pot soup is the ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy tomato basil soup, creamy tomato soup recipe, easy tomato basil soup, healthy tomato soup, homemade tomato soup, San Marzano tomato soup, tomato basil soup

Servings:

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 (28 oz) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp honey (or pinch of sugar)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup cream cheese softened and cubed
1/3 cup half and half
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Sauté the veggies. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat on the stove. Add onion and carrots and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Simmer the soup. Add the San Marzano tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, honey, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
Blend. Remove from heat, stir in the fresh basil and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
Make it creamy. Add the softened cream cheese and blend again until fully incorporated. Stir in the half-and-half and Parmesan and warm the tomato mixture over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid boiling.
Season and serve. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper. Serve warm with fresh basil and Parmesan.

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