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tomato basil soup with a grilled cheese sandwich
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Tomato Basil Soup

This homemade version of a classic tomato soup is rich, creamy and packed with so much robust tomato flavor! Perfect on its own or for dipping with a hot grilled cheese!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: amercian
Keyword: tomato soup
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 32 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp minced garlic dried (or 4 cloves fresh)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1-1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • For the Instant Pot: add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, garlic, and basil into the Instant Pot.
  • Close lid and cook on manual (or pressure cook) high for 1 minute. Carefully quick release the pressure.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup smooth, if you'd like.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • For the Stove top: Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, garlic and basil to your pot. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup smooth, if you'd like.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1252IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg