Authentic Fan-Style Tomato Basil Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A rich, velvety tomato soup with fresh basil and garlic, inspired by the premium craftsmanship of Authentic NBA jerseys. This Italian-American soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 28 oz (1 can diced tomatoes, fire-roasted)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring frequently.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 28 oz diced tomatoes (with juice) and 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth.
4. Step 4: Return soup to low heat, stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through but not boiling.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a swirl of additional heavy cream and a sprinkle of fresh basil.