Chime Wi-Fi Tomato Basil Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A velvety tomato soup infused with fresh basil and garlic, perfect for chilly evenings. This italian-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
3. Step 3: Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and dried basil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to a countertop blender in batches).
5. Step 5: Return soup to low heat, stir in fresh basil, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until heated through and creamy.