Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Served with grilled cheese sandwiches, this Creamy Tomato Basil Soup makes a filling and flavorful meal anytime of the year.

Soup with a sandwich is often relegated to lunch fare, but they make an easy and delicious supper when you are short on time. I'm a big fan of sandwich makers to make a quick meal, and I used mine to make grilled cheese sandwiches to serve with this creamy soup.

⏲️ Time needed

This easy soup is ready in only 15 minutes!

🥘 Ingredients

• canned crushed tomatoes
• chicken or vegetable broth
• chopped fresh basil
• sugar
• salt and pepper
• half and half
• shredded Parmesan cheese
• croutons

📋 Instructions

Combine the tomatoes and broth in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in basil and sugar and continue heating for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; stir in the half and half. Cook, stirring regularly, until soup is hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

💭 Tips

If you'd like a less creamy soup (as well as fewer calories), you can use less half and half or omit it completely.

Making sandwiches to go with your soup? Consider a sandwich maker. When I first heard of standalone sandwich makers, I was skeptical—I mean how many countertop appliances does a cook really need? When our waffle maker died, however, I found myself looking at a multi-purpose grill with interchangeable plates to make waffles, paninis, quesadillas, and more.

Since there is no flipping with a sandwich press, it allows me to pile on all of the ingredients I want without worrying that they will fall out. I used the sandwich press to make these yummy grilled cheese sandwiches pictured with the creamy tomato basil soup.

Recipe

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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Served with grilled cheese sandwiches, this soup makes a filling and flavorful meal anytime of the year.

AuthorAuthor: Mary Ann

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 bowls

Calories 157

Ingredients

  

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• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 3 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup half and half
• shredded Parmesan cheese
• Croutons

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Instructions

• Combine tomatoes and broth in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in basil and sugar and continue heating for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat; stir in half and half. Cook, stirring regularly, until soup is hot.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Notes

For a less creamy soup (and fewer calories), reduce the half and half to ½ cup (or omit it).

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 157 calCarbohydrates: 20 gProtein: 5 gFat: 8 gSodium: 502 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 12 g

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