Crazy Easy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe + Video
No other way to say it... this Tomato Basil Soup is crazy easy to make. It is deliciously balanced in flavors and will take about 10 minutes to make, including the garlic croutons!
Servings 5 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (10 oz) cans condensed tomato soup prefer Campbell's
- 20 oz whole milk ** see notes
- 1 cup favorited jarred Tomato Basil Marinara we highly recommend Rao's
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon each: garlic powder & onion powder
Homemade Garlic Croutons
- 3 cups thick cut bread cubed (see notes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Soup Garnish
- grated parmesan cheese, fresh or dried basil, and/or red pepper flakes
Instructions
Easy Tomato Basil Soup
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a large sauce pan over low heat. Heat through for about 5-10 minutes. Stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn on the bottom. PRO TIP- lightly crush the dried basil in the palm of your hand before adding to the soup. It will enhance the flavor and release the oils.2 (10 oz) cans condensed tomato soup, 20 oz whole milk, 1 cup favorited jarred Tomato Basil Marinara, 2 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon each: garlic powder & onion powder
Homemade Garlic Croutons
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Place the cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss the bread with all the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle on all the herbs & seasonings.3 cups thick cut bread, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Roast for 5 minutes. Toss. Then roast another 5-8 minutes, until golden and crispy, but not burnt.
Serving
- Serve the soup hot topped with croutons, grated parmesan cheese, fresh or dried basil, and/or red pepper flakes.
Video
Notes
Milk - for a creamier soup use a whole milk or half & half, or a combo of the two.
Bread for Croutons - this does not need to be fancy bread! I have used hoagie buns, hamburger buns... whatever I have in the pantry.
Make this soup next time you camp! Pop over to this shelf stable version made with only pantry ingredients! Tomato Basil Pantry Soup