Jul 09 2026
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time40m
Serves4

A rich tomato soup with a touch of cream. Add a grilled cheese sandwich for $7.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Creamy Addition

Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Optional)

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Season the Soup

    Add the chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  4. 4

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly and blend in batches.

  5. 5

    Add Cream

    Return the blended soup to low heat, and stir in the heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Optional)

  1. 6

    Butter the Bread

    Spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place a slice of cheese between two slices of bread, buttered side out.

  3. 8

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half and serve alongside the creamy tomato basil soup.

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