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So if you have been reading The Pinning Mama for any length of time, you probably know that we L-O-V-E Panera! They have so many really yummy things. What we love even better though, is cracking the code to make their super yummy food at home. As a matter of fact, our all time biggest post has been our Panera Chocolate Chip Cookie Copycat, and we also have a delicious Double Chocolate Chip Muffie Top Copycat. Today though, is epic. I am sharing one of my all time Panera favorites, a copycat recipe for their Creamy Tomato Basil Soup.
With winter STILL in full force around the country, I think it is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a piping hot bowl of creamy tomato basil soup. And Panera’s is fabulous. It is rich and thick. It is smooth and creamy. It is pretty much the tomato soup lover’s heaven!
The absolute best part about this soup is that it is extremely easy to make. You do not have to spend days laboring in your kitchen peeling tomatoes and chopping garlic. As a matter of fact, you can make one quick trip to the store and then whip this soup up in about 15 minutes right on your very own stove top! That’s my favorite kind of recipe, the kind that tastes like it took hours, days, years, to make, but really it was super easy!
So after your trip to the store, the rest is easy! Combine your tomatoes, broth, and garlic in a pot and let boil for 10 minutes. This recipe is perfect for our crock pot chicken broth! The can of diced tomatoes give it the same chunky texture that they serve at Panera. If you prefer a smooth texture you can use two cans of crushed tomatoes instead of one of each. Also, in a pinch I have used a can of whole tomatoes that I crushed with a fork and then added.
Next, turn the heat down to low and stir in the sugar and butter, stirring until everything has melted and dissolved and is well mixed.
After it is combined, stir in your chopped basil. You can use more or less depending on size but 15-20 leaves is a good estimate of what I use.
The next step needs to be done very carefully and takes either a little bit of coordination or a little bit of help. Pour in your heavy cream extremely slowly with one hand while mixing continuously with the other. By pouring it slowly while mixing you allow it to fully combine and achieve a really creamy and wonderful soup. If you get excited and just pour in all of the cream at once, it can separate and make a not horrible, but definitely not as wonderful texture. Trust me… do it slowly, it is worth the wait!
Now, if you are a freezer cooking junkie {which I am,} then you will be thrilled to know that this recipe freezes beautifully. I often double the recipe so I can freeze an entire batch! Just prepare the soup as directed, let cool, and then put into a tupperware or gallon sized bag or two and freeze. To reheat, place in a pot over medium until warmed through on the stove top, or my favorite way, just microwave for 6-10 minutes stirring each minute until heated through.
As promised! Quick and easy! And if you serve this with a big fat grilled cheese sandwich, you might just make all the worries in the world disappear. At least for as long as lunch lasts! This is one of my all time favorite recipes and I hope will be one of yours too! Make sure and check out all of our other tasty recipes here and follow us on Facebook and Pinterest to keep up with all of the new and super delicious recipes we post!
If you like this soup then you will love this Creamy Lemon Chicken soup recipe. It is just asquick and easy and every bit as delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp crushed garlic
- 1 14 oz can chicken broth {or 2 cups}
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 15-20 Basil leaves chopped
Instructions
Combine the tomatoes, broth, and garlic bring to a boil and let boil for 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sugar and butter and mix until they are dissolved, melted and well combined.
Very slowly pour in the heavy cream while simultaneously stirring until all the cream is combined and the soup is creamy.
Stir in the basil.
I like to serve it hot garnished with a dollop of pesto and freshly grated parmesan cheese!
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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FAQs
Detailed Ingredients
Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Citric Acid), Water, Heavy Cream, Onions, Contains 2% or less of: Butter (Cream, Salt), Seasoning (Sugar, Salt, Spices), Corn Starch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Nisin Preparation.
Is Panera tomato basil soup healthy? ›
The Creamy Tomato Soup provides 8 grams of saturated fat—62% of the American Heart Association's daily recommendation. And since just 1 gram of fiber and 4 grams of protein are all this soup has to offer, it's not a very balanced choice.
What are the ingredients in Panera soup? ›
Water, Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Carrots, Enriched Noodles (Semolina Wheat Flour, Eggs, Egg Whites, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Celery, Contains 2% or less of: Onions, Chicken Stock, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Chicken Fat, Corn Starch, Garlic, Yeast Extract, Parsley, ...
What's the healthiest soup at Panera Bread? ›
Low-Fat Chicken Noodle Soup
You can never go wrong with Panera's chicken noodle soup, especially ever since they made it low-fat. That way, you can still have that good chicken protein while keeping it light. And it's always nice to pop some carrots in there for some Vitamin A.
What is the difference between creamy tomato soup and regular tomato soup? ›
But what about cream of tomato soup? Any “cream of” soup, tomato included, is pureed like a normal soup but then goes through a “creaming” process, wherein cream is added to the mixture. Cream of tomato soup is actually cooked at a much lower temperature than normal tomato soup.
What is tomato basil soup made of? ›
Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients
Tomato juice: Cook the diced tomatoes in four cups of tomato juice. Basil: You'll need 14 leaves of fresh basil. Cream: Heavy whipping cream creates a rich and creamy texture. Butter: A stick of butter adds to the richness and lends flavor.
Does tomato basil soup raise blood sugar? ›
Add a source of protein, like tofu, to balance out the meal and slow down digestion. Include a variety of other vegetables in your soup to increase its nutrient content. Tomatoes have a low glycemic index, meaning they don't cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels.
What is the healthiest soup you can eat? ›
Here are 7 healthy soups to fit your diet.
- Vegetable Soup. Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. ...
- Tomato Soup. Tomato soup is a favorite low calorie and low fat food. ...
- Minestrone. Minestrone is very low in carbohydrates and calories. ...
- Black Bean Soup. ...
- Chicken and Vegetable Soup. ...
- Miso Soup. ...
- Turkey Soup.
Historically, Panera uses FDFs to produce all the fresh bread, bagel, and roll dough for the brand, and transport the fresh dough to surrounding Panera bakery-cafes every day, where they are baked from scratch on premises.
Who makes soup for Panera? ›
Blount Fine Foods, formerly Blount Seafood, is a prepared foods and soup manufacturer that produces wholesale frozen and fresh soups under the Blount brand as well as Panera Bread and Legal Sea Foods. Blount Fine Foods is headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts with a production facility in Warren, Rhode Island.
We aim to craft food that our guests not only crave but can also feel great about eating because of the high-quality ingredients. We believe good food is generous to all: our guests, associates, supply partners, and the planet.
Is Panera creamy tomato soup healthy? ›
While Tomato Soup might seem like a safe pick, the warm-weather go-to is actually packed with fat. One bowl carries 280 calories, 13 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbs, and more than 910 mg of sodium.
Is Panera soup at the grocery store the same? ›
Our Panera at Home products are inspired by the recipes served in our bakery-cafes, but the recipes are not identical. While they're not the exact same, they let you enjoy the flavor profiles of your Panera favorites!
What is the least healthiest soup? ›
Clam chowder nutrition
And Walsh agrees, “Clam chowder is one of the worst soups a person can eat. It's high in fat, calories and sodium.” There is 180 calories in a cup of clam chowder. The macronutrient breakdown in a cup of clam chowder is 20 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein.
What does tomato soup contain? ›
Traditional tomato soup
A simple tomato soup can be prepared simply with ingredients such as canned tomatoes/tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth or chicken broth and for the flavouring butter, salt and pepper or if required sugar can be used.
Does Panera bread tomato soup have dairy? ›
2% or less of: Butter (Cream, Salt), Sugar, Salt, Spices, Corn Starch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Nisin Preparation and Garlic. CONTAINS: Milk. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.
What's the white stuff in tomato soup? ›
Heavy Whipping Cream – Since we're not using a roux in this recipe, the cream is extra-important to achieve the perfect, creamy consistency. Without the cream, you'll just have (really delicious) tomato soup. To make this dairy free, you can use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
What are the ingredients in Pickleman's tomato basil bisque? ›
Pickleman's Tomato Basil Bisque is our signature recipe with hints of garlic, yellow onion, fresh basil, and crushed red chili peppers. We use butter and heavy cream to ensure it finishes silky smooth for the perfect balance of flavor and structure.
