Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Warm up with a bowl of this quick and easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup. Made with diced tomatoes, cream, fresh basil, parmesan, and a surprise ingredient!
I think for a lot of people, soup weather is just around the corner. It’s still pretty sweltering out here on Oahu and should continue to be that way for a little while longer. Even when it’s winter time, though, we don’t really ever get “soup weather,” which is something I really miss from back home.
And while we may not ever have soup weather, we definitely have our fair share of hurricane weather! When the hurricanes blow through and drop avalanches of rain on us, I tend to want to just stay inside and cook up something warm and toasty. And that’s how this soup came about!
See, the weather a couple of weeks ago got pretty nasty. We were literally surrounded by hurricanes. See photo below:
Nothing major happened aside from TONS of rain, and flooding in some areas.
Flooding is kind of a regular thing here, though. My phone was constantly blowing up with flood warnings that week, and we get them other times as well.
With all that time spent cooped up inside, I decided to try my hand (once again) at making one of my chilly weather favorites, Tomato Basil Soup.
There is a local place here called Aloha Salads that makes the best Tomato Basil Soup I’ve ever eaten. It’s creamy and delicious, and I have tried probably a dozen different recipes in hopes of recreating it at home.
None of them have done it for me, until this one. It’s still not an exact replica, but it’s pretty darn close!
There is one special ingredient in here that really makes it good. Are you ready for this? Marinara sauce!
Crazy, right? But it works! And it’s a perfect base. Try and use a good quality marinara if you can because it will just add to the flavor. I like Rao’s sauce, but it can be expensive.
I also used to LOVE the sauces by Giada de Laurentis that were sold at Target. My heart felt like it broke into a million little pieces when they stopped carrying them last year. Any marinara would really work here, though, homemade included!
In addition to the marinara, you’ll add in some chicken broth, a can of italian diced tomatoes, cream, basil, parmesan cheese, and some seasonings. It’s ready for you in under 30 minutes! Can’t beat that!
Enjoy the soup y’all and have a great weekend!
If you like this Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, then you might also like:
Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
Recipe: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14 oz) can italian diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 handful fresh basil,, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese,, plus more for topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, combine marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, oregano, dried basil, pepper, salt, and garlic powder over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, and chopped fresh basil. Stir until smooth and cheese is melted. Allow to cook over low heat for 5-10 more minutes to allow flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings. Enjoy!
This sounds SO good! Can’t wait to make it.
This looks absolutely amazing! I’m the only one in my house that likes Tomato Soup…so I am definitely adding this to my list of soups to make soon and I can eat it for lunch!
Tomato Basil is always one of my favorites and a great way to use the garden tomatoes we have left over. I need to try your recipe to make it creamy.
I’d love to try this sometime! I’ve always loved Basil so this is worth a try.
So interesting, I’ve never thought of using marinara sauce, it sounds divine
Making it as I post..
I have people BEGGING me for this recipe EVERY SINGLE TIME I make it. The only thing I changed it that I used spaghetti/pasta sauce only because I know my husband hates marinara. It adds a little extra chunk ones which my family loves. This is THE MOST AMAZING soup recipe ever!
I really love soups so will surely try your recipe x
I LOVEEE tomato soup. This sounds delicious!!!
Creamy tomato and basil soup is such a hearty dish! So simple and so delicious!
Yes please. I love having soup when it’s cold out. I can’t wait to try this.
Making different soups all year is something I love to do. I amdaving your recipe sounds so good.
Oooh this looks lovely! And the recipe is so simple, may have to try this out.
I love having soups in the fall and winter. I cannot wait to try this. It looks fabulous.
This is so creamy and delicious! The perfect lunch to enjoy while these temperatures are so cold!
Add a grilled cheese on the side, and I am good to go! 🙂 Looks amazing.
I am always looking for new recipes to try with my family. WE love to make a full meal, including dessert on the weekends. Such great family time with such delicious food. We made your soup with some grilled cheese and my kids loved it!