Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Velvety tomato soup with fresh basil and a touch of cream
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeThis creamy tomato basil soup is the ultimate companion to a grilled cheese sandwich — rich, velvety, and bursting with the flavor of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil.
Using canned San Marzano tomatoes gives you consistent, deeply flavored results year-round.
A splash of cream adds richness without making it heavy. Blend until silky smooth.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (28 oz) San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes (with juices), broth, sugar, and salt. Simmer 20 minutes.
- 3
Add basil leaves. Blend until completely smooth with an immersion blender.
- 4
Stir in heavy cream. Heat through.
- 5
Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich and a drizzle of olive oil.
