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Creamy One-Pot Tomato Basil Soup (Easy 30-Min Recipe)

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This creamy one-pot tomato basil soup comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients. It’s the perfect quick and easy comfort food for busy weeknights, with deep tomato flavor and a silky smooth finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Push the onions and garlic to one side of the pot. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until it darkens slightly.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and let them wilt for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Remove the pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (If using a regular blender, let the soup cool for 5 minutes first, then blend in batches.)
  7. Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
  8. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and an extra drizzle of cream if desired.

Notes

Do not rush the tomato paste step—it builds deep flavor. Add the cream off the heat to prevent curdling. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving for best flavor. For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for an extra 5-10 minutes. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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