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Tomato and basil soup

Name: Tomato and basil soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: world
Ingredients: 1 shallot; 2 cloves of garlic; 1.2 kg chopped canned tomatoes; Half a litre vegetable stock; Handful of fresh basil; Olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

A simple, tasty and cheap recipe for an old favourite: tomato and basil soup. Recipe for 4 people, ready in 20 minutes. Delicious with toasted baguette.

20 minutes

4 persons

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Recipe tomato and basil soup

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Made by Véronique

Published at 2014-12-08, this recipe is for 4 persons persons and takes 20 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-03-23

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Preparation time

5 minutes

Time cooking

15 minutes

Total time

20 minutes

Preparation – 5 minutes

Chop the shallot and garlic cloves into fine pieces and open the cans of diced tomatoes. Prepare half a litre of vegetable stock, which you can make with stock cubes.

Finishing the tomato and basil soup – 15 minutes

Add a dash of olive oil to a large saucepan and sauté the garlic and shallot until translucent. Add the chopped tomato and the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then add the basil leaves.

Purée into a smooth soup using a stick blender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the soup with a toasted baguette, if you like. Enjoy your meal!

Tips!

What are the main ingredients needed for a basic tomato and basil soup?

The main ingredients for a basic tomato and basil soup include ripe tomatoes, vegetable stock (or water), fresh basil leaves, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

How do I make a creamy version of tomato and basil soup?

To make a creamy tomato and basil soup, you can add a splash of double cream or coconut milk. After blending the soup until smooth, stir in the cream or coconut milk to achieve a rich and velvety texture.

Can I freeze tomato and basil soup for later use?

Absolutely! Tomato and basil soup freezes well and is perfect to be enjoyed at a later date. Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers or freezer-safe bags. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw and reheat on the stovetop, adjusting the seasoning if needed. You'll have a comforting bowl of tomato and basil soup in no time.

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Nutritional values

Per 1 serving / piece:

Pay attention! These indicated nutritional values are based on standard tables and are therefore an estimated total. No rights can be derived from the data in the nutritional value table.

General

Kcal

71.93 kcal

Carbohydrates
Of which sugars

14.46 g
7.96 g

Total fat
Of which saturated fats

0.92 g
0.06 g

Proteins

3.17 g

Fiber

4.35 g

Sodium

1047.49 mg

Show vitamines & minerals

Minerals

Iron

1.57 mg

Calcium

45.55 mg

Magnesium

34.93 mg

Potassium

34.93 mg

Phosphorus

76.66 mg

Copper

0.31 mg

Zinc

0.65 mg

Iodine

0.54 µg

Selenium

0.92 µg

Vitamins

Vitamine C

48.62 mg

Vitamine D

0.00 mg

Vitamine A

1530.00 mg

Vitamine B1

0.10 mg

Vitamine B2

0.10 mg

Vitamine B6

0.22 mg

Vitamine B12

0.00 µg

Folic acid

45.24 µg

Vitamine E

1.58 mg

Vitamine K

26.56 µg

Vitamine K1

0.00 µg

Handy! Scroll this table horizontally to see all nutritional values per ingredient

Amount		Ingredient	Allergens	Kcal	Carbs	Carbs of which sugars	Fat	Fat of which saturated	Protein	Fibers	Sodium	Iron	Calcium	Magnesium	Potassium	Phosphorus	Copper	Zinc	Iodine	Selenium	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin A	Vitamin B1	Vitamin B2	Vitamin B6	Vitamin B12	Vitamin B11	Vitamin E	Vitamin K	Vitamin K1
0.25		shallot		2.00	0.46 g	-	0.01 g	-	0.11 g	0.16 g	-	0.09 mg	4.50 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1.18 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
0.5	clove	of garlic		2.10	0.42 g	0.01 g	-	-	0.09 g	0.03 g	0.06 mg	0.02 mg	2.55 mg	0.30 mg	9.00 mg	1.95 mg	-	0.02 mg	0.02 µg	-	0.21 mg	-	-	-	-	0.01 mg	-	0.06 µg	-	-	-
0.3	kg	chopped canned tomatoes		60.00	12.30 g	7.80 g	0.60 g	-	2.70 g	3.60 g	708.00 mg	1.20 mg	27.00 mg	33.00 mg	711.00 mg	72.00 mg	0.30 mg	0.60 mg	-	0.90 µg	45.00 mg	-	1530.00 mg	0.09 mg	0.09 mg	0.21 mg	-	45.00 µg	1.50 mg	23.70 µg	-
0.13	litre	vegetable stock	celery	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
0.25	small handful	of fresh basil		1.41	0.15 g	0.14 g	0.02 g	-	0.09 g	0.12 g	0.30 mg	0.17 mg	7.50 mg	0.30 mg	9.00 mg	1.20 mg	-	0.02 mg	-	-	0.90 mg	-	-	-	0.01 mg	-	-	-	-	-	-
		olive oil		2.03	-	-	0.23 g	0.03 g	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
		salt and pepper		4.39	1.13 g	0.01 g	0.06 g	0.02 g	0.18 g	0.44 g	339.13 mg	0.09 mg	4.00 mg	1.33 mg	11.09 mg	1.51 mg	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	0.52 µg	0.02 µg	1.34 mg	-	-	-	-	0.01 mg	-	0.18 µg	0.08 mg	2.86 µg	-
				71.93	14.46 g	7.96 g	0.92 g	0.06 g	3.17 g	4.35 g	1047.49 mg	1.57 mg	45.55 mg	34.93 mg	740.09 mg	76.66 mg	0.31 mg	0.65 mg	0.54 µg	0.92 µg	48.62 mg	-	1530.00 mg	0.10 mg	0.10 mg	0.22 mg	-	45.24 µg	1.58 mg	26.56 µg	-