Description
Creamy tomato basil parmesan soup mingles robust flavors from classic Italian ingredients. Sharp parmesan and ripe tomatoes create a comforting classic soup you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (14.5 oz/400 g each) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsps fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Aromatic Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and cook briefly to release its fragrant essence.
- Thickening Layer: Dust flour over the softened onion mixture, stirring constantly to create a roux. Cook until the mixture turns a light golden color, ensuring even coating and preventing lumps.
- Tomato Fusion: Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender to create a smooth, consistent texture.
- Creamy Refinement: Reduce heat and gently stir in heavy cream. Gradually incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, melting it completely into the soup. Fold in chopped basil to infuse the soup with herbaceous brightness.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a touch of sugar if needed. Serve hot, garnishing with additional Parmesan shavings and fresh basil leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Balance Cream Carefully: Add heavy cream slowly to prevent curdling, ensuring smooth texture by maintaining low heat and stirring consistently.
- Blending Technique Matters: Use immersion blender for easier cleanup, or transfer carefully to standard blender in small batches to prevent hot liquid splashing.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Grate Parmesan fresh and fold gradually, allowing cheese to melt smoothly without creating clumps or separating.
- Adjust Flavor Subtly: Taste and modify seasoning with tiny amounts of sugar to balance tomato acidity, salt to enhance depth, and pepper for gentle warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg