Living Room Comfort Soup
Velvety tomato basil soup with creamy depth, designed for cozy evenings and perfect for sipping while relaxing. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 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 220 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, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 28 oz can crushed tomatoes and 1 cup chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp fresh basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
