Olive Garden Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Enjoy Olive Garden's Famous Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup At Home

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

471

Sugar

Fat

44g

Olive Garden's Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup is a classic that many people have enjoyed at the restaurant. It is a hearty soup that is creamy, savory and perfect for cold winter days. This soup is bursting with the flavors of fresh basil and ripe tomatoes, making it a perfect example of Italian cuisine. The soup is super easy to prepare and doesn't require too many ingredients, making it the perfect choice for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, melt butter and sauté red onions until translucent.
2.	Pour in white wine and bring to a boil.
3.	Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and chopped basil. Reduce heat.
4.	Add salt and pepper to taste and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
5.	Extract 3 cups of soup in a blender or food processor and pureé until smooth.
6.	Mix the pureé soup back into the pot and stir well.
7.	Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.

PROS

This recipe lets you enjoy Olive Garden’s popular creamy tomato-basil soup in the comfort of your own home.

The soup is rich, creamy, and bursting with fantastic flavors.

CONS

Heavy cream and butter make the soup high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are a great source of Vitamin C and K, and are known to boost the immune system and support healthy skin.
Basil is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation and promote heart health.

	2 ounces butter
	1 diced red onion
	2 cups dry white wine
	3 cups canned diced tomatoes
	2 cups heavy cream
	1 ounce chopped fresh basil
	salt ( to taste )
	black pepper ( to taste )