The Best-Ever Creamy Tomato Soup
A velvety tomato soup that's the best for chilly evenings, made with fresh tomatoes and a hint of basil. This American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 1.5 lbs fresh tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 oz diced ham
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried 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 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes, 4 oz diced ham, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Heat for 2 more minutes until just warmed through, stirring until creamy and glossy.
