Fresh tomato basil soup is kicked up a notch with feta cheese. Easy to make, this easy homemade soup recipe makes delicious comfort food!!
Today brought a trip to the Farmer's Market. It was quite cool for a summer day - only 62 degrees and a bit rainy but nothing was going to stop me today from going. I love going to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings but we haven't been home on Saturdays in over a month!
Today was perfect too since I knew I wanted to make a soup and having the weather a bit cooler was a good time to make this Fresh Tomato Basil Soup with Feta. It really hit the spot and the kitchen aromas were wonderful.
I first had this fresh tomato basil soup when a friend of mine (who just happens to be my previous supervisor) had us to her place for dinner a couple months ago. She retired last year and while we had a "reporting" work relationship, we also were friends. We are close in age, have similar interests and are foodies.
Most of our conversations center around recipes - what we may have made over the weekend, suggesting recipes for each other to try and yes, sometimes we even cook together. For a couple years we have auctioned off dinners for United Way for two couples. We always prepared the food at my place and had a great time coming up with menus and serving our co-workers.
The DIY Guy and I really enjoyed this tomato basil soup. I love the addition of the feta cheese - it doesn't melt and just provides a nice texture. Her soup was a bit thicker and I think my tomatoes may have been a little watery. When I make it again, I will either cook it off longer or place my tomatoes in a strainer. The flavor was still wonderful.
Not only did I get my tomatoes at the farmer's market, but I also got the basil and onion.
Nothing like fresh ingredients when it comes time to making recipes like this fresh tomato basil soup with feta!
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Fresh Tomato Basil Soup with Feta
This fresh tomato soup is kicked up a notch with fresh basil and feta cheese and dairy free! Easy to make and delicious!!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup chopped onions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 6 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the olive oil to medium heat then add the onions and cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes)
- Add garlic, salt and bay leave and saute for another 2 minutes
- Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth and bring to boil then lower temp and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently - do not cover
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture
- Add the tomato sauce, feta and basil (reheat to warm)
- Season with fresh pepper and the cayenne pepper
- Top with croutons if desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1701mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 5gSugar: 14gProtein: 10g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Amy Engberson says
I happen to have tomatoes, basil, and onions growing in my garden right now. I would love a bowl of this soup right now!
Amy Engberson says
I happen to have tomatoes, basil, and onions growing in my garden right now. I would love a bowl of this soup right now!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Amy! You should make a bowl!
Kacey Joanette says
I am drooling over here! What I would give to have a bowl right now!
Back for Seconds says
I wish this was my lunch today! It looks scrumptious!
Two Healthy Kitchens says
Oh, Deb, this looks so fantastic! I adore tomato soup, and the addition of feta is a brilliant idea! Vibrant and healthy - yet perfect comfort food, as well! Definitely pinning this to save and to share (and maybe drooling just a little as I do it ... 🙂 )!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I love tomato soup and yours looks so creamy and delicious. I would love a bowl for lunch today.
Michelle Verkade says
Mmmm--I love homemade soup! This sounds so comforting!
Noble Pig - Cathy says
This makes me crave Fall weather!
Julie Evink says
This is perfect to warm up with on a cool fall day which will soon be here!
Jamie Sherman says
One of my favorite soups! I can't wait for a cooler night to make this!
Cathy says
I love tomato soup and the addition of feta puts this right over the edge! YUM!!
Eileen says
I have extra ripe tomatoes that I could use in this recipe but how do I skin them?
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
I just used a small paring knife but you could boil some water and dip them in for about a minute - that would loosen the skin and you could peel them easier.
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
Your photos are always so pretty Deb, and this soup looks so inviting! I love the addition of the feta too!
rachael yerkes says
This is one of my all time favorites soups! So delicious!
Nancy Piran says
I am so ready for comfort foods like this!
Sherri says
The soup looks fantastic! Please make sure to remove the bay leaf before you puree the sauce though.
Deb Attinella says
Yes - good point!!
Elaine says
What kind of tomatoes. I’ve used big boys and plum tomatoes which are such different sizes.
Deb Attinella says
I used plum tomatoes - I will update the recipe.