Collaborative Tomato Basil Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A velvety tomato soup enriched with fresh basil and garlic—made to share like a shared Google Doc. This italian-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 45 minutes pairs diced Tomatoes, finely chopped Onion, minced Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped Fresh basil
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more until aromatic—do not brown the garlic.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, then blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth—check for seasoning and adjust salt if needed.