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Tomato Basil Soup is a wonderful comfort food anytime of year. This recipe for chunky tomato basil soup will quickly become a favorite.

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Tomato soup is well-known as a comfort food. It’s rich creaminess just soothes me from the minute I take a bite and this chunky tomato basil soup takes that comforting classic to a whole new level.

My obsession with this soup began sort of innocently. My mother and I visited a restaurant in Atlanta one day for lunch and enjoyed their delicious tomato basil soup. It was pureed to perfection. I recreated their tomato basil soup at home over and over and then one time, I didn’t puree it nearly as much as I should have. And I loved it even more! Now, you can certainly puree it as much as you like just to make sure that it fits your preference perfectly.

Now that I have created it just like I like it, it’s hard for me to imagine going back to any other tomato soup recipe. This one is just right!

Here’s how I make it.

5 from 2 votes

Chunky Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Soup & Salad — 30 mins

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 8
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Author Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
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Chunky tomato basil soup makes a favorite soup recipe. Made of tomatoes, chicken stock, and basil, this homemade tomato soup recipe is a must-make.

Ingredients  

  • 6 cups peeled, chopped tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • pinch salt

Instructions 

  • Place tomatoes and chicken stock in stockpot.
  • Add in basil leaves and simmer over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Use a hand-held blender in your stockpot and blend for a few minutes, leaving chunks in the soup.
  • Add in cream, butter and pinch of salt and allow to simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2629IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

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Robyn xo

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  1. 5 stars
    Robyn! I feel like we are food soulmates. I have been looking for this soup for years. There is a local cafe that makes a tasty tomato soup, but the cafe is a good drive from me and also a bit pricey, so I am always searching for a duplicate. Well, I have found it. I am also avoiding flour, pasta, and rice and decided to eat soup for lunch. I made a batch of this and fried up some ham. Delish — just like your other recipes I have tried. (Making your shredded beef recipe as we speak. It is always a favorite, and I am frequently asked for the recipe.) Thank you for posting this. I can’t wait until summer when homegrown tomatoes are ripe. This will be another staple!

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    1. This is one of my favorite soups, too, Jennifer. It is absolutely delicious with fresh homegrown tomatoes. So glad you love the recipes. xo

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