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20-Minute Tomato Soup

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This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

Mmmm, the weather has finally cooled off for fall in Kansas City this week, which means that I am ready for soups, soups and more soups.

Well, I mean, let’s be real — I’m totally that girl who loves a piping hot bowl of egg drop soup in the peak of July just as much as in the dead of winter. But still. It seems as though the rest of my friends have declared now that it’s “officially” soup season again. So I’m more than happy to welcome them back to the soup party, and ladle up some big bowls to enjoy together.

And one of my favorite soups to serve to my crew?

This ultra-easy, ultra-fast, and ultra-delicious 20-Minute Tomato Soup.

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

This recipe — or a loose version of it that I’ve always made by memory — just might be the easiest tomato soup recipe you’ll ever make, and one of the most delicious. It’s chock-full of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (my favorite, be sure to buy the fire-roasted if you can!), plenty of garlic, and lots of fresh basil. And, if you like a creamier soup, you’re welcome to add in a good splash of cream at the end. ;)

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

To make the soup, simply saute some onion and garlic. Add in the tomatoes, chicken or veggie stock, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil, and bring the whole mixture to a simmer, then let those delicious flavors cook and meld together for a few minutes. Then puree the whole mixture, using either a hand blender or you can puree the soup in batches in a traditional blender or food processor.

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

Season the whole thing with salt and pepper…

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

…and maybe sprinkle on a little extra fresh basil…

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

…and then, voila! A delicious, hearty pot of tomato basil soup will be yours to enjoy.

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

I like topping mine with lots of freshly-grated Parmesan and extra fresh basil…

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

…but again, if you prefer a creamier soup, feel free to swirl in however much heavy cream sounds good. :)

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, made with lots of fresh basil and garlic, and absolutely delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com (Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

Then serve it up with some grilled cheese (or I didn’t have big slices of bread on hand, so I made cheesy little baguette toasts), or saltine crackers, or whatever sounds good and comforting to you. And then dive in. And get ready for the compliments, because I’m going to guess that none of your friends or family will have any idea that this one took you just 20 minutes. ;)  Win-win.

Enjoy, everyone!

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20-Minute Tomato Soup

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 -8 servings 1x

Description

This 20-Minute Tomato Soup recipe is quick and easy to make, nice and hearty, and full of fire-roasted tomatoes and lots of fresh basil.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade
  • 1/3 cup julienned (or roughly-chopped) fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
  • Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • optional toppings: heavy cream (for swirling on top), freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, extra fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.  Stir in the garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
  2. Add in the tomatoes, chicken (or vegetable) stock, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil, and stir to combine.  Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer.  Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid so that it is slightly ajar, and let the soup simmer for at least another 5-10 minutes.
  3. Then uncover the soup, and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.  (Or alternately, you can transfer the soup in small batches to a traditional blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.  Just be extra-careful since the soup will be hot!)
  4. Taste, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with optional toppings if desired.  Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

*If you’d like a sweeter tomato soup, feel free to stir in a tablespoon or two of your favorite sweetener as the soup is simmering (honey, granulated sugar, brown sugar, etc.).

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19 comments on “20-Minute Tomato Soup”

  1. This looks delicious! I don’t think there is anything more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. :)

  2. Man this is exactly what I want right now. :) I’m such a firm believer in fire roasted tomatoes. It’s a little detail that makes a huge difference!

  3. looks like a winner. Will have to find tomato product in low sodium version as well as the broth.

  4. My son made me the best tasting bowl of tomato soup one night when I got home from work. When i asked him how he made it he grinned and said it was a can of tomato sauce!! He had taken a can of tomato sauce and added garlic powder, some of my home grown dried Basil, a little salt and pepper and heated it in the microwave!! Talk about quick and easy!!! And it was really good tasting too.

    • Yes, sometimes you just need quick and easy (and it’s amazing what a little doctoring can do)! :)

  5. It’s difficult to get hold of fire roasted tomatoes in the uk would canned tomatoes be okay as a substitute?

    • No worries, Adele — you can definitely just use regular canned tomatoes. We hope you enjoy!

  6. I have a basket of several types of home grown tomatoes and need to use them up. Do I still fire roast them or can I just cut them up, add the garlic and basil and cook away? And how do you make the cheese crisps?

    • Hi Pamela! They’ll definitely lend your soup more flavor if you have the time to roast them (slow-roasted tomatoes are the best)! However, it will still be delicious if you opt for the second method. We hope you enjoy this, and theres nothing like homegrown tomatoes! :)

  7. thanks for this recipe! Just the right time of year for this, I’ll be making it with parmesan crisps!

    • You’re very welcome, Sabrina — we hope you enjoy it and we bet it’ll be fantastic with those yummy parmesan crisps! :)

  8. Yummmmm.  We made for us and our two kids.  Big hit!  Used herbs de Provence instead of Italian. This is going on regular rotation. 

  9. Always looking for recipes that utilize my end of summer very tall basil plant! Made it for dinner on Thursday–it was excellent and so quick and easy–my new “go to” soup!

  10. This was really good, and surprisingly easy. I made it with organic veggie broth, since I am vegetarian, and topped it with fresh basil and a drizzle of heavy cream. Served with sourdough rye bread and gouda cheese, my mouth is still singing a happy song. Thanks for a really great recipe!

  11. This is my third or fourth time making this. It’s my go-to tomato soup recipe. Delicious with or without heavy cream. Thanks!






  12. I have made this 4x, this is the new favorite of my family. All you need is the patience to allow a good minimum 20 simmer, stir at least once during simmer. I have done different tips along the way, like herbs de provence instead of Italian seasoning, adding cream at the end, I also limited my blending time left it a delightfully thick consistency the whole family appreciated. Wonderful recipe. Simple, tastie, totally adaptable for use with any fresh or canned tomato, several herb combinations and consistencies. The recipe is easy to follow along with for any level of cooking ability.