{"id":4740,"date":"2020-03-20T13:17:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T13:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/?p=4740"},"modified":"2020-09-10T07:14:57","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T07:14:57","slug":"easy-tomato-basil-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/easy-tomato-basil-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Tomato Basil Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-43238 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-800x1000.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-735x919.jpg 735w\" alt=\"Tomato basil soup\" data-pin-description=\"This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor. #tomato #soup #tomatosoup #Mealprep #healthy #plantbased #vegan #glutenfree\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Tomato Basil Soup\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>What\u2019s more classic than tomato basil soup? It\u2019s cozy and bright, the perfect accompaniment to a grilled cheese or crusty bread. Alex and I created this recipe to use up an overabundance of basil from our bushy basil plant. It\u2019s straightforward and easy to make, but tastes like much more than the sum of its parts: tangy and garlicky, with an herby basil finish. It\u2019s also a dairy free and vegan soup, so it fits many diets. Of course, you can add a splash of milk or cream to make it a creamy soup too! Here\u2019s how to make it \u2014 and a few more tomato soup variations!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-43240 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-001-800x1000.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-001-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-001-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-001-735x919.jpg 735w\" alt=\"Tomato basil soup\" data-pin-description=\"This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor. #tomato #soup #tomatosoup #Mealprep #healthy #plantbased #vegan #glutenfree\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Tomato Basil Soup\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>Ingredients for tomato basil soup<\/h2>\n<p>This easy tomato basil soup is the definition of a classic soup: the main steps are <strong>chop, saute, simmer, blend<\/strong>. Alex and I created it as a way to use some of our garden basil. (See this post on How to Grow Basil if you\u2019re looking to grow your own.) Like most tomato soups, it uses canned tomatoes. And it takes under 30 minutes to make! Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need for this soup:<\/p>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><strong>Canned fire roasted tomatoes<\/strong> (see below)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red bell pepper <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh basil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>White wine vinegar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Veggie broth<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for how to make tomato basil soup<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s not much to making this tomato basil soup! But here are a few pointers to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mv-first-video\" class=\"mv-video-target mv-video__featured mv-video__optimized mv-video__embedded\" data-playlist-id=\"upnext\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-automobile=\"true\" data-muted=\"true\" data-sticky=\"true\" data-autoinsert=\"true\" data-disable-jsonld=\"true\" data-video-placement-inited=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mediavine-video__target-div__91283cb9-abbd-4f7a-9dd7-b5b2cbd8c271\" class=\"mediavine-video__target-div\">\n<div class=\"mediavine-video__root-container\">\n<div class=\"mediavine-video__placement-container mediavine-video__bottom mediavine-video__right mediavine-video__light-theme\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use fire roasted tomatoes OR best quality tomatoes and simmer longer.<\/strong> Fire roasted tomatoes are the key to big flavor in less time! This variety tastes sweeter out of the can than the typical tomato, so you can get away with simmering it less. If you can\u2019t find it, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. Taste and if the flavors need more developing, you can simmer a little longer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use an immersion blender to simmer in the pan, but be careful!<\/strong> An immersion blender or stick blender let you leave the soup in the pan and blend it. But watch out: you can end up with red spatters everywhere! Be careful because the soup can spit. You can also simply transfer the soup to a standard blender: just take care when pouring hot soup into the blender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-13206 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Grilled-Cheese-Dippers-003-700x875.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Grilled-Cheese-Dippers-003.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Grilled-Cheese-Dippers-003-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Grilled-Cheese-Dippers-003-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Grilled-Cheese-Dippers-003-368x460.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Grilled-Cheese-Dippers-003-416x520.jpg 416w\" alt=\"Grilled cheese dippers\" data-pin-description=\"This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor. #tomato #soup #tomatosoup #Mealprep #healthy #plantbased #vegan #glutenfree\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Tomato Basil Soup\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption>Pesto grilled cheese dippers + tomato basil soup are a match made in heaven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to serve tomato basil soup<\/h2>\n<p>Tomato basil soup needs a great pairing to make a filling meal! It\u2019s full of vegetables and nutrients, but it\u2019s not filling enough on its own to function as a meal (there\u2019s not enough protein to keep you full with this alone). Here are a few ideas on what we\u2019d serve with it to make it into a meal:<\/p>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><strong>Make it a creamy soup. <\/strong>Stir in a bit of heavy cream or cashew cream to make it more filling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve with crusty bread and cheese.<\/strong> We love a good artisan bread or sourdough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve with grilled cheese.<\/strong> A classic combo! Might we recommend our tomato basil grilled cheese or avocado grilled cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve with grilled cheese dippers!<\/strong> These pesto grilled cheese dippers are a family favorite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a tuna melt or Swiss melt.<\/strong> This Swiss melt would be a fantastic cozy accessory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-43239 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-004-800x1000.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-004.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-004-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-004-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-004-735x919.jpg 735w\" alt=\"Easy tomato basil soup\" data-pin-description=\"This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor. #tomato #soup #tomatosoup #Mealprep #healthy #plantbased #vegan #glutenfree\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Tomato Basil Soup\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>5 great tomato soup variations<\/h2>\n<p>This tomato basil soup is the most classic of our tomato soup recipes. But if you want to try something a little fancier, here are a few other tomato soup variations we love:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Tomato Artichoke Soup<\/strong>: Our \u201cfamous\u201d tomato artichoke soup is modeled after the famous soup at our local neighborhood restaurant, Cafe Patachou.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato Basil Gnocchi Soup<\/strong>: Imagine the best tomato basil soup. Then imagine it with doughy gnocchi inside! This easy soup takes just 30 minutes and features delightful pasta dough balls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup<\/strong>: Here\u2019s our favorite creamy vegan tomato soup: the creaminess comes from blending it with cashews into a tangy puree.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato Lime Indian Soup<\/strong>: This tomato soup has a unique twist: it\u2019s a tangy and creamy soup flavored with yogurt, onion, garlic, cardamom and cumin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato Dumpling Soup<\/strong>: This one\u2019s similar to our tomato basil gnocchi soup, but stars homemade Parmesan ricotta dumplings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img class=\"wp-image-41058 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Basil-011-800x1000.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Basil-011.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Basil-011-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Basil-011-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Basil-011-735x919.jpg 735w\" alt=\"Basil\" data-pin-description=\"This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor. #tomato #soup #tomatosoup #Mealprep #healthy #plantbased #vegan #glutenfree\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Tomato Basil Soup\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>Need an immersion blender?<\/h2>\n<p>An immersion blender is also called a \u201cstick blender\u201d or hand blender. It\u2019s useful for making pureed soups like this tomato basil soup because you can place it right into the pot instead of transferring hot soup to a blender and then back.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also nice for small batch blending like for salad dressings like our raspberry vinaigrette. Because the quantity of ingredients is fairly small, it can be hard to get it to blend in a standard-size blender. So, it\u2019s nice to have an immersion blender for this type of job! (We don\u2019t own a small blender, so this is what we do.) Here\u2019s one we recommend:\u00a0Immersion blender | Amazon<\/p>\n<h2>This tomato basil soup recipe is\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, refined sugar free, and naturally sweet.<\/p>\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Tomato-Basil-Soup-005-225x225.jpg 225w\" alt=\"Tomato basil soup\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\">Tomato Basil Soup<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<p><span id=\"post-ratings-43237\" class=\"post-ratings\" data-nonce=\"d0a2abf15f\"><img id=\"rating_43237_1\" class=\"lazyloaded\" title=\"1 Star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-postratings\/images\/stars_crystal\/rating_on.gif\" alt=\"1 Star\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><img id=\"rating_43237_2\" class=\"lazyloaded\" title=\"2 Stars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-postratings\/images\/stars_crystal\/rating_on.gif\" alt=\"2 Stars\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><img id=\"rating_43237_3\" class=\"lazyloaded\" title=\"3 Stars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-postratings\/images\/stars_crystal\/rating_on.gif\" alt=\"3 Stars\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><img id=\"rating_43237_4\" class=\"lazyloaded\" title=\"4 Stars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-postratings\/images\/stars_crystal\/rating_on.gif\" alt=\"4 Stars\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><img id=\"rating_43237_5\" class=\"lazyloaded\" title=\"5 Stars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-postratings\/images\/stars_crystal\/rating_half.gif\" alt=\"5 Stars\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/> (<strong>9<\/strong> votes, average: <strong>4.78<\/strong> out of 5)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">5 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"4\">4<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">Print Recipe<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">Pin Recipe<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<h3>Description<\/h3>\n<p>This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> medium yellow onion<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> red bell pepper<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> cloves garlic<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> basil leaves, loosely packed<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> olive oil<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> white wine vinegar<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"28\">28<\/span>-ounce can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes (with basil, if available)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"quart\">1 quart<\/span> vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> kosher salt<\/li>\n<li>Garnish ideas: Thinly sliced basil, a drizzle of olive oil, Homemade Croutons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\" data-recipe-ads-inserted=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Dice the onion and the bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Tear the basil leaves into large pieces.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and red pepper and saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the white wine vinegar and cook until evaporated.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Add tomatoes, vegetable broth and salt and bring to a steady simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the basil and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until creamy (or, transfer it to a standard blender and blend). Serve immediately, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for several months.*<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3>Notes<\/h3>\n<p>*As a creamy variation, you could stir in a bit of heavy cream or milk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can read Full Here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/easy-tomato-basil-soup\/\">https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/easy-tomato-basil-soup\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This tomato basil soup is so easy to make! In under 30 minutes, you have a classic plant based soup with a rich basil flavor. What\u2019s more classic than tomato basil soup? It\u2019s cozy and bright, the perfect accompaniment to a grilled cheese or crusty bread. Alex and I created this recipe to use up &#8230; <a title=\"Easy Tomato Basil Soup\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/easy-tomato-basil-soup\/\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Easy Tomato Basil Soup<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4740"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4740"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4741,"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4740\/revisions\/4741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}