Joanna Gaines Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
If you love warm, comforting meals, this Joanna Gaines Tomato Basil Soup Recipe is a perfect choice. It is creamy, rich and full of fresh tomato flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes or 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to balance acidity
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup heavy cream optional
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
Prepare Tomatoes
- If using fresh tomatoes, chop them into chunks.
Roast for Flavor (Optional)
- Place tomatoes on a tray, drizzle olive oil and roast at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Cook Onion
- Heat olive oil in a pot and cook onions until soft.
Add Garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes
- Add roasted or canned tomatoes to the pot.
Add Broth
- Pour in vegetable broth and stir well.
Season Soup
- Add salt, pepper and sugar if needed.
Simmer
- Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Blend Smooth
- Use a blender or immersion blender until smooth.
Add Basil and Cream
- Stir in fresh basil and cream for richness.
Final Heat
- Warm for 2–3 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fire-roasted canned tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Add carrots for natural sweetness.
- Skip cream for a vegan version.
- Blend longer for a smoother texture.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.