Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (No Cream Needed)

Published on June 29, 2026 at 11:17 AM

A cozy, budget-friendly soup that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp herb blend

  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves

  • 1 tbsp butter (optional for richness)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  3. Stir in tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, and pepper.

  4. Simmer 15 minutes.

  5. Add basil and blend until smooth (immersion blender works great).

  6. Stir in butter if using.

  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the herb blend after cooking for the best flavor

 

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