Herb-Infused Tomato and Basil Soup with Crispy Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A simple tomato soup with fresh basil and garlic, finished with a crispy sage garnish for aromatic depth and textural contrast. This Italian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 lbs, peeled and chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup, plus 10 leaves for garnish fresh basil
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 10 sage leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Step 3: Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Return to low heat to warm through.
4. Step 4: While soup simmers, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and 5 sage leaves. Fry for 1 minute per side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with remaining basil and crispy sage leaves.