Bluey's Little Chef Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting, smooth tomato soup with garden-fresh basil and a hint of garlic. This italian-inspired soups ready in about 30 minutes pairs diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 minced cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add diced tomatoes and broth.
- Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir in 1/3 cup chopped basil, salt, and black pepper, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bluey's Little Chef Tomato Basil Soup take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Bluey's Little Chef Tomato Basil Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bluey's Little Chef Tomato Basil Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Bluey's Little Chef Tomato Basil Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Bluey's Little Chef Tomato Basil Soup?
Italian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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