Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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Warm your soul with this velvety tomato basil soup made with Holla Passata di Pomodoro and finished with a swirl of Holla Cooking Cream.

This isn’t your ordinary tomato soup—it’s a restaurant-quality creation that’s rich, smooth, and bursting with the bright, natural flavor of sun-ripened tomatoes enhanced with fresh basil and aromatic garlic.

The Holla Passata provides the perfect smooth tomato base, while the cooking cream adds luxurious body and balances the acidity of the tomatoes beautifully. This soup is comfort food at its finest: warming, satisfying, and deeply flavorful. It’s the kind of soup that makes you feel taken care of, whether you’re serving it on a chilly evening, bringing it to someone who’s under the weather, or simply treating yourself to something delicious.

The recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches for the ultimate comfort food pairing, or alongside a crisp salad and crusty bread for a lighter meal.

The soup also freezes beautifully (before adding the cream), so you can make a double batch and have homemade soup ready whenever you need it.

Time 30 min
Serving Size 6

Directions

Step 1

Sauté Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. The aromatic base is crucial for building deep flavor in your soup.

Step 2

Add Tomatoes and Simmer

Pour in the entire liter of Holla Passata di Pomodoro and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine. Add most of the fresh basil leaves (reserving some for garnish), tearing them slightly to release their flavor. Season with salt, pepper, and 1-2 teaspoons of sugar to balance the tomato acidity. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Blend Until Smooth

Remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth and creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender (let it cool slightly first and don't fill the blender more than halfway to prevent hot liquid from erupting). Blend until silky smooth and return to the pot.

Step 4

Add Cream and Finish

Return the pot to low heat. Stir in most of the Holla Cooking Cream, reserving a few tablespoons for garnish. Stir until well incorporated and heated through—don't let it boil. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar if needed. The cream should give the soup a beautiful, velvety texture and gorgeous color.

Step 5

Serve with Style

Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Drizzle the reserved Holla Cooking Cream on top in a decorative swirl or pattern. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately with crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwiches, or your favorite crackers. Enjoy the comfort!