Creamy Keto Tomato Basil Soup
Keto soups to warm the soul!
We’re taking on a classic, but making it ketofied! This rich keto tomato soup only requires a few ingredient swaps to make it low carb, but still oh so satisfying. And our take on the classic adds in basil for a bold flavor with a creamy texture that will taste like you spent hours in the kitchen stewing, but luckily, it is a very easy recipe!
Hip tips for making Keto Tomato Basil Soup:
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- To ensure a smooth and creamy texture, strain your tomato purée before adding into the saucepan. This will eliminate all skins from the tomatoes that did not get puréed.
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- For a thicker consistency, add in 1-2 teaspoons of xanthan gum to the soup.
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- Turn it up a notch with crumbled bacon bits, cheddar cheese, or sour cream dolloped on top.
That grilled cheese sandwich above is keto-friendly, too!
Keto Tomato Basil Soup
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 30 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 50 MINUTES
A twist on classic tomato soup with bold basil and a creamy finish to be the keto-friendly soup of your dreams.
Ingredients
- 7-8 medium size tomatoes (should be around 4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste (if you are wanting a stronger tomato taste, you can add an additional tablespoon)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, if you are wanting a thicker soup)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Slice tomatoes into quarter size pieces and place them on the baking sheet. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over tomatoes and roast for 20 minutes.
3
Remove from oven and allow tomatoes to cool off for 10 minutes before adding to the blender.
4
After cooling, add tomatoes and any juice that has extracted into a blender. Purée tomatoes until smooth. This should take 30-40 seconds. For the creamiest texture possible, strain the tomato purée into a medium-size saucepan.
5
Simmer the tomato purée over low heat on the stove.
6
Add broth, tomato paste, butter, and heavy whipping cream to the purée and continue to simmer for 20 minutes, whisking occasionally to prevent scorching.
7
After simmering, give the soup a quick taste (careful, it will be hot!) and determine if additional salt is needed to suit your preferences. Add in fresh basil and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 6 cups, Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving:
235 Calories | 25g Fat | 8g Total Carbs | 2g Fiber | 2g Protein | 6g Net Carbs
Savory and comforting, this keto soup is a winner!
While this recipe will be much enjoyed on a colder day, you’ll be finding any excuse to make a batch of our keto tomato basil soup regardless of the weather!
Now that you’re craving tomato soup, let’s add a keto grilled cheese sandwich!
Hi, I just read this recipe and I am floating on air. I love cream of tomato soup and I can’t wait to try this recipe. I started Keto about 6 weeks ago and have already lost 13 pounds. I must admit canned tomato soup was my only cheat thing. But I’m writing because I have always added butter and pepper to my tomato soup. If you haven’t ever tried it, do it now. Just add about 1 tbl at a time and as it melts, get some of it and the soup on your spoon.
You can pair it with this Keto Grilled Cheese sandwich, Sharon M!
Has anyone used canned tomatoes? Have some I need to use up
Hi there! No we have not. ♥I would just be careful of the ingredients & make sure there is no added sugars. You can upload the ingredients in carb manager to get a more accurate carb count with your modifications! Let us know how it turns out!
Has anyone used a food processor instead of the blender to puree the cooked tomatoes? Or used an emersion blender? I’m wondering if that would change the texture as I don’t have a standard blender.
Hi Teresia! An immersion blender would work great! Just be sure to peel the skin off the tomatoes first OR strain it as suggested above.
Has anyone used canned tomatoes? I have some I need to use up
I have Kirkland Organic Tomato Paste 6 oz cans – no added sugar. How much would I need for this recipe?
Made this, I used the Kirkland Organic Tomato Paste but it tastes like vodka sauce which my kids love ai they’ll be having some with paata.
Thanks for following up and telling us! Glad the kids love it!
Wow! This recipe has amazing flavor. I used a Nutribullet to purée my tomatoes and there was no need to strain. I also uses the extra tbsp. of tomato paste, a little extra salt and pepper, and xanthan gum for flavor and creaminess.
Yay! Thanks for letting us know how yours turned out! Glad to hear it was yummy! 😋
Can you all tell me what type of tomatoes you used? I was thinking of roma but didnt know if they were higher in carbs than others.
We did not use Roma. You are right. They are higher in carbs due to higher sugar content. We used regular tomatoes. Hope this helps!
Awesome! Thanks.
You are welcome! I’d love to hear back after you make it!