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

Creamy Tomato Soup is a cozy, from-scratch Tomato Soup made with simple ingredients in one pot. It tastes like a café-style tomato bisque and is perfect for grilled cheese dunking!

Updated at: Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:06:24 GMT