The Dinner BellLancaster, Pennsylvania
Soups

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This is the soup half our dining room orders alongside a grilled cheese sandwich, no matter the season. Simmering the tomatoes with a little sugar rounds out their acidity without making the soup taste sweet.

10 min prep
30 min cook
Easy level
Serves 6

Method

  1. Soften the onion

    Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.

  2. Simmer

    Add the crushed tomatoes, stock, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Blend

    Purée the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, or in batches in a stand blender.

  4. Finish

    Stir in the cream and basil, then season with salt and pepper. Warm through without boiling.

  5. Serve

    Ladle into bowls and top with extra basil.

From our kitchen

Skip the sugar if your tomatoes are already sweet. Taste the soup before adding it, since canned tomatoes vary quite a bit brand to brand.

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