Description
This creamy fire roasted tomato basil soup is rich, comforting, and full of smoky, savory flavor from fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, onions, and fresh basil. Finished with a splash of cream, it’s the perfect cozy meal for any season and comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (more if desired)
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add basil leaves, then remove pot from heat. Blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.)
- Return soup to heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using, stir in Better Than Bouillon for added depth.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free or vegan option.
- Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño for spice.
- Roast fresh tomatoes for a from-scratch twist.
- Soup thickens as it sits—add broth or water when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
