Herb-Infused Tomato Basil Soup with Fresh Basil Garnish

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A vibrant tomato soup simmered with aromatic herbs and finished with a vibrant basil garnish for a comforting, garden-fresh flavor. This italian-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs extra virgin olive oil, carrots, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 142 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 extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced carrots
• 1 stalk, diced celery
• 1/2 medium, minced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced carrot, 1 stalk diced celery, and 1/2 medium minced yellow onion, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic, then add 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 1 cup vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring to combine. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.