Transfer Your Number Tomato Basil Soup
A velvety tomato soup infused with fresh basil and carrots, simmered to perfection for a comforting bowl that's easy to make. This italian-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs butter, medium, diced onion, diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 butter
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 8 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 28 oz can crushed tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Step 5: Return soup to pot and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Transfer Your Number Tomato Basil Soup take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Transfer Your Number Tomato Basil Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Transfer Your Number Tomato Basil Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Transfer Your Number Tomato Basil Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Transfer Your Number Tomato Basil Soup?
Italian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
