This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with sausage rivals the best restaurant tomato basil soup. The sausage and seasonings give it a rich and hearty flavor.
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Sometimes you just want to relive the flavors of your childhood, but with a bit of a grown up twist. Last week I posted about these amazing Grown Up Margherita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Today, this creamy tomato basil soup is my version of grown up tomato soup, and it is WAY better than anything you can buy in a can! You can make this with or without the sausage, both ways are good! This is great with a grilled cheese sandwich, we like to dip ours in the soup, it may sound weird but it is so good!
Comfort Cuisine
Ever wonder why some people refer to certain foods as “comfort food”? Or maybe you have some foods that just hit the spot when you need them. Whether you’re seeking comfort from a common cold, something to help you de-stress, or some other reason, soups are often thought of as comfort cuisine. But why? Most often comfort food is something that provides some sort of nostalgic or sentimental value. Maybe your mom always made a certain meal when you were sick. Or maybe your grandmother’s mashed potatoes were the only thing that could keep you from melting down over a bad grade. These all fall into the category of comfort foods, which are often additionally characterized by high calories, high carbs, or something that is simple to prepare.
More Soup for You
Since soup definitely falls into the comfort food category, you might want to keep a few more of these recipes on hand, next time you’re in need.
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is the classic comfort food. Good for the body and the soul.
- Broccoli Cheese Soup is warm, inviting and loaded with cheesy goodness.
- Easy Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup has all your favorite potato toppings in one delicious bowl.
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. wondra flour or regular flour, I just think the wondra flour mixes in better
- 1/2 c. butter
- 4 c. chicken broth 1 large carton
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (2 cans)
- 1 Tbsp basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 c. grated parmesan cheese
- 2 c. half and half
- 1 lb. italian sausage
Instructions
- Combine the butter and flour in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Gradually add the chicken broth letting the mixture thicken as you add more.
- In a blender add the two cans of tomatoes (don’t drain) and the basil and oregano. Pulse it just a few times (you don’t want the tomatoes totally blended). Add this tomato mixture to the sauce pan. Now let it all simmer over medium heat for about 15 min.
- Meanwhile shape the italian sausage into small meatballs and thoroughly cook them in a fry pan, then move the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels and pat off excess grease.
- Turn the heat on the soup to low. Whisk in the parmesan cheese and half and half, then add the sausage and let it cook on low for about 5 more min, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
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We loved this tomato soup! The addition of sausage is delicious!
The soup is so amazing, I absolutely love it! Sometimes I leave the sausage out and sometimes I add it, either way it’s delicious!
So glad you liked it! Glad it still works well even without the sausage. Thanks for sharing!
LOVE the sausage in this recipe. Also added a bag of frozen tortellini. SO GOOD.
The ultimate comfort food! Saving this recipe!
Surely the soup is not over 700 calories a bowl or is that for the whole pot
That is for the whole batch!
Oooh, saving this recipe for the chilly days coming!
The sausage in this is perfect! Such a classic but with a little something extra!
This soup is delicious .. I used instant mashed potato flakes as a thickner instead of flour.
This sounds absolutely delicious! My husband would love me even more if I made this 🙂 His favorite soup is tomato soup; will definitely give this one a try!
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