Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Delight
A creamy, hearty soup that brings the warmth of comfort food to your table, enriched with the flavors of fresh basil and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the pot and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Crumble the turkey bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade stock.
- Top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for extra taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, soup, comfort food, turkey bacon