My Amazing Tomato Basil Soup (Like Applebee's)

This tastes just like Applebee's tomato-basil soup! Serve up a warm bowl and pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for the perfect weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or more to taste
• 6 Italian-style seasoned croutons, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup bottled marinara sauce
• 0.5 (10.75 ounce) can water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until tender and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in condensed soup and marinara. Fill the soup can halfway with water, swirl, and slowly pour into the soup.

Step 2

Add oregano and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.

Step 3

Ladle into bowls and top with croutons and Parmesan cheese.