Description
Warm up with a bowl of this creamy Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup! Made with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese, this comforting soup is a perfect family meal or cozy lunch. Ready in under an hour, it’s a great way to enjoy homemade soup. Serve with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of parmesan for the perfect touch
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth (720 ml)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (800 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk (240 ml)
- 1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (100 g), plus extra for garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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!
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of broth or simmer longer to reduce the soup.
- You can use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- This soup pairs beautifully with a grilled cheese sandwich!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg