Sour Cream Hearty Tomato Basil Soup

Submitted by Italian Stallions K

"Creamy with thick and rich flavors of tomatoes, onions and fresh basil. Make in a crock pot or a pot."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 24 -32 ounces of diced peeled tomatoes (3-4 cans)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 - 1 medium onion
• 2 cups water
• 1 large beef bouillon cube (makes 2 cups)
• 4 -5 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 bay leaf
• pepper
• shredded parmesan cheese
• garlic toast

directions

1. In a crock pot or large pot, mix water, bay leaf and bouillon until cube disolves.
2. add tomatos and tomato paste.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon until blended.
4. Add garlic and onions.
5. Add italian seasoning and pepper to taste.
6. Add sour cream (1 to 1 1/2 cups depending on your taste).
7. Keep on low for 3-4 hours in a crock pot or pot to get the best taste, or heat on medium until hot.
8. Serve in bowls sprinkle with parmesan and add garlic toast if desired.

Reviews

[annroberts54]

I made this for dinner tonight using Creme Fraiche instead of sour cream and it was so Delicious. Hearty, thick, warm and tasty. What more could one ask? Oh, and I used my immersion blender to smooth the texture out and I would recommend it to others.

 

[Sydney Mike]

I cut this recipe in half to serve just the 2 of us & still had enough of this GREAT TASTING SOUP for a slightly smaller 2nd serving! With the combo of basil, Italian seasoning & the bay leaf, this is definitely a huge cut above the usual can of tomato soup & the recipe is a real keeper ~ Thanks for posting it! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick A Chef]