Description
This creamy tomato basil soup is perfect for a cozy meal. It’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make!
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup salted butter
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon basil pesto
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 can crushed tomatoes with Italian herbs (28oz or 798ml)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Fresh basil (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the tomato paste, garlic, salt, pesto, dried basil, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour, until no white remains.
- Add the milk and whisk until combined. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Add the tomatoes and Parmesan and stir until combined. Heat through.
- Stir in the sugar to taste and serve with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes while cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg