A simple tomato basil soup made with tomatoes, milk, and a blend of savory spices to create a rich and creamy dish that's perfect for the cold temperatures.
Soup is one of my favorite Winter meals. Nothings beats the cold like a bowl of warm, hearty soup.
Tomato soup, while not hearty, is still a Winter time classic. For today's post, we're updating an older version of the dish.
We've taken the old recipe and changed it slightly to create our tomato basil soup. So, shall we get started?
How to make tomato basil soup?
First, in a large saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dried basil.
Next, cover the pan and cook the ingredients over medium-high heat for about twenty to twenty-five minutes.
Then, remove the tomato basil soup from the heat and take off the lid. Now, let it cool for at about ten minutes.
After that, stir in the milk and pour the mixture into a blender or food processor. Pulse everything until it's thick and creamy.
Last, serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Any leftovers can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to three days.
Tips for your Tomato Soup:
- Be sure to let the canned tomatoes cook for at least 20 minutes to cook out the "canned flavor."
- Also, to avoid burns, make sure the soup is slightly cooled before transferring it to a blender or food processor.
- Fresh ingredients, like diced Roma tomatoes or fresh garlic and onions, can be added to the soup for extra flavor.
- Feel free to use an emulsion blender instead of a counter-top blender or food processor to liquefy the soup.
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Recipe Card with Ingredient Amounts and Instructions
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 large can
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil, or to taste
- 8 ounces milk
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and all the spices.8 ounces tomato sauce28 ounces crushed tomatoes½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon kosher salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon dried basil
- Next, cover and cook the ingredients over medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
- Then, remove the soup from the heat and take off the lid. Let, it cool for at least 10 minutes.
- After it cools, add the milk and transfer the mixture into a blender or food processor to pulse until it reaches your desired thickness.8 ounces milk
- Last, serve the soup. Store leftovers in your fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Lois. O says
Looks so delicious! Perfect dish for the weather.
John says
Thank you, Lois! I agree, nothing beats soup on a cold day 🙂
Stacey says
This looks sooo cozy!!! We love tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!
John says
Thank you, Stacey! Us too, have a great week 🙂
Stacey says
This looks sooo cozy!!! We love tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!
Stacey says
This looks sooo cozy!!! We love tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
It's so hard to beat a classic tomato soup with a side of grilled cheese! Can't wait to give this recipe a try.
John says
Thank you, Claire! I agree, tomato soup and grilled cheese are the ultimate Winter combination. Have a great Monday 🙂
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Yumm!! This soup looks so creamy and delicious!! I need a bowl asap!
John says
Thank you, Sam! It's one of my favorite soups to make during the Winter. Have a wonderful Monday 🙂
Amy Nash says
I really do love a nice bowl of tomato soup with grilled cheese. This version looks classic and totally delicious!
Kimberly says
Thanks, Amy! Tomato soup and grilled cheese is a classic combo!
Helene says
Oh that's indeed an easy tomato soup with garlic and onion powder. I would serve it most probably with garlic toast. That would be a great Sunday evening meal. =)
Kimberly says
Hi, Helene! Garlic toast would be a wonderful addition to this soup. 🙂 Have a great week!
Amy Nash says
I really do love a nice bowl of tomato soup with grilled cheese. This version looks classic and totally delicious!
Amy Nash says
I really do love a nice bowl of tomato soup with grilled cheese. This version looks classic and totally delicious!
Helene says
Oh that's indeed an easy tomato soup with garlic and onion powder. I would serve it most probably with garlic toast. That would be a great Sunday evening meal. =)
Helene says
Oh that's indeed an easy tomato soup with garlic and onion powder. I would serve it most probably with garlic toast. That would be a great Sunday evening meal. =)
Anne Murphy says
What is it about tomato soup that is so comforting? But it's just what we want with a cold, or in the awful weather we've been having - just feels like a hug in a bowl!
This one sounds delicious and easy - two vital attributes for comfort food!
Kimberly says
Yes! It does feel just like a hug in a bowl. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Anne! Have a great weekend!
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
Yum, there's just nothing like a great classic tomato soup, and this looks delicious! And, for me, using an immersion blender for soups like this has been LIFE-CHANGING. It is SO much easier and less dangerous than transferring all that hot liquid to a traditional blender or food processor!
John says
Thank you for commenting, Monica! You're the second person to mention using an immersion blender. I tried that and ended up with tomato soup on my clothes and kitchen wall lol. That's how it ended up in the blender. I guess I'm lucky, in all the years I worked in a restaurant and my kitchen, I've never burned myself transferring hot liquids from a pan to a blender. Probably because I got used to doing it on a regular basis. Thanks again for commenting. Have a great weekend 🙂
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
Yum, there's just nothing like a great classic tomato soup, and this looks delicious! And, for me, using an immersion blender for soups like this has been LIFE-CHANGING. It is SO much easier and less dangerous than transferring all that hot liquid to a traditional blender or food processor!
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
Yum, there's just nothing like a great classic tomato soup, and this looks delicious! And, for me, using an immersion blender for soups like this has been LIFE-CHANGING. It is SO much easier and less dangerous than transferring all that hot liquid to a traditional blender or food processor!
Becky says
Looks so great. Homemade soup totally trumps the stuff in the can. Have you tried using an immersion blender for this recipe? I bet it would work perfectly!
John says
Thank you. Becky! I tried the immersion blender and it made a mess lol! I ended up with tomato soup on my shirt and kitchen backsplash, so I just poured the half blended mixture into the blender LOL! Thank you for the suggestion and have lovely Saturday. 🙂
Deanna says
Wow ! this looks so yummy!!!!
John says
Thank you, Deanna!
Jessica Robinson says
This soup would pair perfectly with grilled cheese! YUM!
Kimberly says
Absolutely! This soup is great with grilled cheese. Thanks, Jessica! Have a great weekend!
Lynette says
Looks like the perfect pair for grilled cheese! Yum!
Kimberly says
Thanks, Lynette! We love grilled cheese and tomato soup together. Have a great weekend!
Deanna says
Wow ! this looks so yummy!!!!
Deanna says
Wow ! this looks so yummy!!!!