Our Tomato Basil Soup Recipe is one of our most popular recipes on CWR! With that kind of introduction, you’ve simply gotta make some tonight! Creamy tomato basil soup with cream cheese is ready to go in just a few minutes. Skinny Tomato Soup is one of my favorite soups plus there’s no guilt with this recipe–it’s a skinnier version that tastes like the real deal!
Why we love Skinny Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Today’s Tomato Basil Soup Recipe is all that you love about a traditional creamy tomato soup but skinnier! We like to reduce calories in our recipes in a way that still tastes amazing! We can’t get enough of it. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s fabulous too!
We think you’ll love our Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe too!
Ingredients in Skinny Tomato Basil Soup
- stalks celery
- onion
- garlic
- butter
- diced tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano
- chicken broth or 2 chicken bouillon’s
- fresh basil leaves
- low-fat neufatchel cream cheese
- sugar or agave
- sea salt and pepper
How to make Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
- In a blender or food processor add celery, onion, and garlic; pulse until small pieces or pureed.
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt butter.
- Pour into pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until fragrant. (don’t wash container)
- Add tomatoes, broth, basil to pot; bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cover pot and reduce to medium low; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully pour 1 cup of hot soup into blender or food processor, add cubed cream cheese, blend on high until smooth.
- Stir cream cheese mixture into soup, add sugar or agave, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- * If you prefer a completely smooth soup then process soup through blender or food processor in batches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 stalks celery, rough chopped
- 1 small onion, rough chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth or 2 cups water and 2 chicken bouillon's
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 (8oz) low-fat neufatchel cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon sugar or agave
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor add celery, onion, and garlic; pulse until small pieces or pureed.
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt butter.
- Pour into pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until fragrant. (don't wash container)
- Add tomatoes, broth, basil to pot; bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cover pot and reduce to medium low; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully pour 1 cup of hot soup into blender or food processor, add cubed cream cheese, blend on high until smooth.
- Stir cream cheese mixture into soup, add sugar or agave, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- * If you prefer a completely smooth soup then process soup through blender or food processor in batches.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 143Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 563mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g
More Soup Recipes
- Italian Tortellini Soup
- Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup (copycat)
- Japanese Miso Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Crema
- Olive Garden Zuppa Tuscana Soup (copycat)
- Chinese Wonton Soup
- Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup (copycat)
- Roasted Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
- Greek Fasolatha Soup
- Slow Cooker Potato Soup
One more thing before you go…
We love creating recipes and sharing our adventures with you, so if you can do us a huge favor it’d really support us! It’s easier to stay motivated to share our best with you when we hear from you! We adore our readers and it really makes our day to get comments, social tags/shares, or pins that you save for later to share with your family and friends.
Our hearts sing when you do.
We SEE you and we do our very best to respond to all the love! It also amps up our mo-jo so we get lots of awesome things done around here. Please reach out if you have questions or comments via our email: ruthie@cookingwithruthie.com. We’re excited to see you again soon!
Cooking with Ruthie on Instagram
Cooking with Ruthie on Pinterest
Cooking with Ruthie on Facebook
Thanks for sharing in the CWR blog-love!
Love Always,
Ruthie & Madeliene
FAQs
Add flour or cornflour
Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.
What can I put in tomato soup to make it better? ›
Add a can of diced tomatoes, a bit of cream, and torn fresh basil leaves. Swirl some red wine vinegar into the soup and serve with a stack of mozzarella and fresh basil leaves on a toasted baguette. Add a drizzle of pesto (homemade or store bought) and finish with toasted pine nuts and croutons.
Is tomato basil soup good for you? ›
Heart Health Hero: Tomato soup is excellent for heart health. Thanks to its lycopene content, potassium, and fiber, it helps in lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The soup's low saturated fat content also makes it a heart-friendly choice.
Is tomato basil sauce the same as soup? ›
Tomato soup is really just thinned-out tomato sauce
When you think about it, nothing much distinguishes tomato soup from tomato sauce except its degree of thickness.
Why is my tomato basil soup bitter? ›
When cooked for too long, herbs such as sage, oregano, and basil can release an overly bitter flavor, so it's best to incorporate them when the tomato sauce is almost done cooking.
Why do you put baking soda in tomato soup? ›
A small pinch of baking soda can help balance the pH levels and reduce the overall acidity. This can result in a milder and less tangy flavor, making the soup taste better! Also, if you want a tomato cream soup- it'll help prevent the milk from curdling when added!
How to add depth of flavour to tomato soup? ›
You can sauté minced garlic in a bit of olive oil before adding the canned sauce to release its flavors. Onion: Chopped or minced onions, whether white or red, can provide a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. Sauté them before adding the tomato sauce. Basil: Fresh or dried basil is a classic herb t.
How to level up tomato soup? ›
Use Herbs and Seasonings
Add chopped fresh basil or parsley at the end of cooking to bring out that rich tomato flavor. Turn to your pantry for seasonings like fresh cracked black pepper, Italian seasoning or oregano, stirring them in while the soup is still cooking.
Why is my tomato soup so bland? ›
If the soup tastes bland at all, a bit more salt will do the trick, that doesn't just apply to this tomato soup recipe but just about anything you'll ever find yourself cooking.
Does tomato basil soup raise blood sugar? ›
However, it may not be the healthiest option for those watching their blood sugar levels or trying to lose weight. This is because when tomatoes are pureed and cooked into a soup, their fibre content breaks down. This makes it easier to digest and potentially causes a spike in blood sugar levels.
Tomato Basil Soup Serving Suggestions
Enjoy the soup with homemade focaccia or good crusty bread for lunch, or pair it with a sandwich, salad, or pasta for a heartier meal. Most often, Jack and I eat it with grilled cheese sandwiches, but it'd be great with a Caprese sandwich or avocado toast as well.
What is in Jason's Deli tomato basil soup? ›
Diced Tomatoes, Cream, Tomato Puree (water, Tomato Paste), Spices (sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt Corn Maltodextrin, Spice), Olive Pomace Oil, Basil, Garlic, Corn Starch.
How to spice up tomato basil sauce? ›
Pungent fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and marjoram can liven up tomato sauce with their bold, distinctive flavors. Add 1 to 2 sprigs of one or more of them to your favorite sauce, cover, and simmer at least 5 minutes to allow them to infuse in the sauce. Remove the sprigs before serving.
Is tomato basil soup good for high cholesterol? ›
High intakes of tomato products may reduce levels of total and LDL (bad) cholesterol — two major risk factors for heart disease. These effects may be thanks to tomatoes' lycopene and vitamin C content ( 3 , 36 ). Both lycopene and vitamin C prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
What to add to tomato soup to make it thicker? ›
You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.
How do you thicken tomato basil sauce? ›
Cornstarch: Make a slurry of half water, half cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Cornstarch is a powerful thickener, so start by whisking in no more than 1 tablespoon of the mixture per 2 cups of simmering sauce; stir and simmer for 2 minutes, check the thickness, and repeat with more slurry as needed.
How do you thicken basil sauce? ›
Egg yolks are the ideal addition to pasta sauces, salad dressings and custards that need thickening. The protein in egg yolks thicken when heated and they also add a richness to sauces.
How do you thicken tomato sauce for soup? ›
5 Ways to Thicken Tomato Sauce
- Cook It Down.
- Add Tomato Paste.
- Add Cream.
- Add Cheese.
- Use a Roux or a Slurry.
