Italian Style Creamy Tomato Soup
Bring the comforting flavors of Italy to your table with this Italian Style Creamy Tomato Soup—a velvety blend of ripe canned tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. This easy-to-make soup is simmered to perfection with a touch of heavy cream, creating a rich, luscious texture that’s irresistibly smooth. Perfect as a cozy lunch or an elegant starter, the recipe highlights classic Italian ingredients like olive oil and fresh basil for a taste that feels both rustic and refined. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it with warm crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour in the canned tomatoes along with their juice. Use a spoon to slightly break up the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
Add the vegetable or chicken broth, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend in batches. Return the soup to the pot if using a blender.
Stir in the heavy cream and warm the soup over low heat for 5 minutes, making sure it doesn’t boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5120 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
