Description
This creamy Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights. The combination of rich tomatoes, aromatic basil, and savory Parmesan will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and diced carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and aromatic. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. - Add Broth and Tomatoes:
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the can of crushed tomatoes. Add dried basil, oregano, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. - Simmer the Soup:
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the carrots to soften. - Blend to Desired Consistency:
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend partially or leave some chunks. If you’re using a regular blender, blend the soup in batches carefully until smooth. - Add Cream and Parmesan:
Stir in the heavy cream (or milk) and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Let the soup cook on low for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors. -
- Serve and Garnish:
Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with extra Parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle of chopped basil or parsley. Enjoy!
- Serve and Garnish:
Notes
- If you want a thicker soup, blend for a longer time or add a bit more cream.
- This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55mg