20 Minute Creamy Tomato Soup from Scratch

Name: 20 Minute Creamy Tomato Soup from Scratch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup salted butter; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic ((finely minced)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon basil pesto; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2½ cups milk; 1 can crushed tomatoes with Italian herbs ((28oz or 798ml)); ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar; Fresh basil (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This Creamy Tomato Soup is made in 20 minutes with canned tomatoes, but no one would ever know! It's flavored with basil, garlic and Parmesan and perfect for dunking your grilled cheese!

Updated at: Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:09:34 GMT