Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
This creamy tomato soup uses nutrient-rich bone broth, fragrant spices, and coconut milk for a healthier (and tastier!) version of the classic
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot (optional)
- Immersion blender (or regular blender)
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (or 6 fresh tomatoes)
- 1 TBSP basil (plus more to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 splash balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice, to taste)
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- Heat coconut oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden, about 7–8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Stir in tomatoes, dried basil, broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, then blend in batches in a regular blender.
- Stir in coconut milk or cream and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with more dried basil, salt, or pepper if needed.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to “Sauté” and heat coconut oil or butter. Sauté onion for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in tomatoes, dried basil, broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Seal lid, set valve to “Sealing,” and cook on “Manual/Pressure Cook” for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release pressure. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in coconut milk or cream and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Serve with sourdough croutons or a grilled cheese made with sharp cheddar for the ultimate cozy meal.
If you want to use fresh basil instead of dried, I use 1/2 cup of fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.5g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 27.9g | Saturated Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 896mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 15.1g