Jul 14 2026
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Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Inspired by NOLO's Kitchen & Bar
Time50m
Serves4

Vegetarian. croutons, basil oil.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Croutons

Basil Oil

Method

Soup Base

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Other Vegetables

    Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Season with salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.

  6. 6

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Croutons

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 8

    Prepare Croutons

    In a bowl, toss the cubed bread with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.

  3. 9

    Bake Croutons

    Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown, tossing halfway through for even crispiness.

Basil Oil

  1. 10

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine 1 cup of olive oil, 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 11

    Strain the Oil

    Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a jar. Discard the solids.

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