# Tomato soup (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [The Best TOMATO SOUP RECIPE I Ever Made](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.77 per serving, ~$11.07 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.23* per serving (75%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 yellow onion
- a bunch fresh basil
- 3 garlic clove
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- to taste parmesan cheese
- to taste fresh basil

## Steps

1. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=32s) Peel and finely chop two yellow onions.
2. [1:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=67s) Stack fresh basil leaves, roll them up, and thinly slice into strips.
3. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=85s) Peel and finely mince three garlic cloves.
4. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=128s) Melt four tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
5. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=134s) Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté for ten to twelve minutes until soft and golden.
6. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=139s) Add minced garlic and stir for another minute until fragrant.
7. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=151s) Pour in two 28-ounce cans of crushed tomatoes with their juice.
8. [2:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=157s) Pour in two cups of chicken stock.
9. [3:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=183s) Add one-fourth cup of chopped fresh basil, one tablespoon of granulated sugar, and half a teaspoon of black pepper.
10. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=193s) Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for ten minutes.
11. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=202s) Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
12. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=217s) Stir in one-half cup of heavy whipping cream and one-third cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
13. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=248s) Bring back to a simmer, season to taste, and remove from heat.
14. [5:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkULY-TuRz0&t=309s) Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

## Equipment

- chef's knife
- cutting board
- Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- can opener
- immersion blender
- ladle

## What the video didn't say

- Exact seasoning adjustments at the end are to taste.
- Brand of chicken stock and canned tomatoes.

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