Easiest Tomato Basil Soup with Campbell's
This extremely simple recipe transforms canned tomato soup and diced tomatoes into a quick, comforting tomato basil soup. Enhanced with fresh basil, a touch of cream or milk, and a drizzle of balsamic, it offers a surprisingly rich flavor profile with minimal effort, perfect for a fast and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan Medium-sized for heating the soup
- 1 Whisk or Spoon For stirring and combining ingredients
- 1 Can Opener To open the canned ingredients
- 1 Ladle For serving the hot soup
Ingredients
Main
- 1 can condensed tomato soup
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 handful torn basil leaves
- Splash of cream or milk
- drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Open the cans of condensed tomato soup and diced tomatoes.
- Pour both cans into a medium saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the contents together, breaking up any large pieces of diced tomatoes if desired.
- Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, ensuring it is heated through.
- Stir in the torn basil leaves.
- Add a splash of cream or milk and stir until combined.
- Drizzle in balsamic vinegar and stir.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
To elevate this simple soup, consider briefly sautéing a small amount of finely diced onion and garlic in olive oil before adding the canned ingredients for a deeper aromatic foundation. For a silky texture, blend the soup after heating. Always taste and adjust seasoning, especially salt, as canned products vary. A final garnish of fresh basil or a swirl of cream enhances presentation and fresh flavor.