Ridiculously Quick & Easy Tomato Basil Soup
Level
Easy
Time
25 min
Serves
4
Published July 19, 2026Â by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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This creamy tomato basil soup is rich, comforting and surprisingly simple to make. Sweet tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, garlic, onion, and creamy coconut milk blend together into a velvety dairy free soup.Â
I used a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes but any can of diced tomatoes will do. Be sure to use premium coconut milk like Thai Kitchen or Cha’s. Lower quality brands are full of gums and emulsifiers that taste weird and can irritate the gut lining.Â
This soup can be ready in 20 minutes- it’s an easy weeknight meal that’s full of fresh flavour.Â
This soup is nutrient dense, simple and made with real ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Perfect for a cozy lunch, a light dinner or paired with a protein-packed salad.
You will never buy soup from a can again because making soup in your kitchen is so incredibly quick and easy and tastes so much better!
Try it, it’s good!
Naturally gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegan/plant-based.
If you like soup, try my 5 minute Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup, or my amazing Roasted Carrot Soup
Here’s a list of some more soups:
Anti-inflammatory Cabbage Soup
Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Soup
Broccoli Soup with Curry & Kale
Why make soup at home?Â
Making soup at home offers benefits that go beyond just taste- it’s comforting, economical and allows you to control exactly what goes into your meal.
 Here are a few reasons to make homemade soup:
- Healthier Ingredients: You can choose fresh vegetables, quality oils and control the amount of salt, sugar and additives.Â
- Dietary flexibility: It’s easy to make recipes gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian or lower in sodium to suit your needs.
- Better flavour: Fresh garlic, onion and basil and ripe tomatoes create a depth of flavour that’s hard to match in canned soup.Â
- Budget friendly: A few simple pantry ingredients can make several servings at a fraction of the cost of restaurant or store bought soup.
- Meal prep friendly: Soup stores well in the fridge and freezer making it perfect for busy weeks.Â
- Comforting and nourishing: A warm bowl of homemade soup is satisfying, easy to digest and ideal for cozy evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. Â
How to Store Leftover Soup
Store leftovers in a glass container with a sealable lid. Keep in refrigerator for up to 7 days. Reheat in microwave.
This soup freezes well.
Ridiculously Quick and Easy Tomato Basil Soup
Equipment
- 1 large soup pot
- 1 immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil sub coconut oil, avocado oil
- 1 medium sized onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (796 mL can) I love fire-roasted diced tomatoes but any variety will do
- 1 can coconut milk (400 mL can) use a premium brand like Cha's or Thai Kitchen
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add diced onions and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or less.
- Add can of diced tomatoes (undrained). Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in can of coconut milk and basil. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Use immersion blender to puree the soup. Alternatively, carefully transfer your soup to a blender and process.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Hi! I’m Dr. Stephanie.
A doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free.
