Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe (2024)

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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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Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe? ›

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.

What are the ingredients in Panera's tomato soup? ›

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.

What's the difference between creamy tomato soup and tomato soup? ›

Tomato soup is usually made with either vegetable or chicken stock. Tomato bisque is made by adding cream or whole milk. The dairy is what makes it thicker and creamier, which gives it the defining traits of a bisque.

Is Panera bread creamy tomato soup healthy? ›

Nutrition & Allergens

Indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2,300 mg). High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.

What does tomato soup taste like Panera? ›

Vine-ripened pear tomatoes pureed with fresh cream for a velvety smooth flavor accented by hints of red pepper and oregano and topped with black pepper and sea salt croutons.

What is the healthiest Panera soup? ›

You might be surprised at where each of your favorites falls on the list!
  • The Healthiest Panera Soup: Turkey Chili.
  • Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.
  • Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup.
  • Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup.
  • Bistro French Onion.
  • Creamy Tomato Soup.
  • The Unhealthiest Panera Soup: Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
Dec 26, 2023

What is cream of tomato soup made of? ›

Add tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes. Add the cream to the soup and process it in a blender (small batches work best).

What is the difference between tomato basil soup and tomato basil bisque? ›

Although tomato bisque is technically a soup, several clear-cut differences separate the two, the most apparent being the ingredients. The critical components for making tomato soup are tomatoes and either chicken or vegetable stock, while tomato bisque adds heavy cream to these ingredients.

What can I substitute for heavy cream in tomato soup? ›

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

Can you add cream to tomato soup without curdling? ›

The recipe uses cream instead of milk, which is crucial: The fat in the cream protects the dairy from curdling. A little more science: Fat protects the proteins in milk.

What is the most unhealthy food at Panera? ›

The Bacon Mac and Cheese Bread Bowl is packed with:

"With a staggering 1,180 calories, 39 grams of fat, and 164 grams of carbohydrates, it delivers a hefty caloric punch laden with unhealthy fats and carbohydrates," says Sabat.

What is the healthiest soup you can eat? ›

These healthy soup recipes are packed full of goodness but they also pack a punch when it comes to flavour.
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
Apr 26, 2020

Which Panera bread is the healthiest? ›

Breads: The bread with the fewest calories is the whole grain miche with 130 per serving. Other good choices are the whole grain baguette or whole grain loaf with 140 calories (each option also has 3 grams of fiber per serving).

What is Panera's best selling soup? ›

What Is the Most Popular Soup at Panera?
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup. A creamy, cheesy soup made with chopped broccoli and shredded carrots. ...
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. ...
  • Baked Potato Soup. ...
  • Creamy Tomato Soup. ...
  • French Onion Soup. ...
  • New England Clam Chowder. ...
  • Turkey Chili. ...
  • Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup.
May 23, 2024

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 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 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's Tomato Soup have dairy? ›

CONTAINS: Milk. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Does Panera use artificial ingredients? ›

Our Food Beliefs serve as a compass, helping us provide meals that are delicious, and made with high-quality, select ingredients. Clean Foods - Clean simply means we don't fill our pantry with the artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors, and colors from artificial sources that are listed on our No No List.

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