When I found this recipe, I was in one of those moods where I wanted to make it right away...But on checking, I never had all the ingredients. I substituted the fresh tomatoes for a bottle of passata and a tin of chopped tomatoes and a spoonful of tomato puree. I had dried herbs but I decided to add the fresh basil on it's own. It made enough for 6-8 people and everyone said it was fantastic and full of flavour. Thanks for posting.

This was a great lite soup. I used veggie broth because my daughter is a veg. My kids, who do not even eat sauce on there pasta, ate this with crutons. So easy to make! Will be making this again.

This is some of the best soup I've ever had in my life. I LOVE soup so I don't say this lightly!! Easy to prepare and ready fast. The only change I made was adding a little bit extra garlic and fresh basil (use 2xs as much). SO SO SO GOOD I am fighting myself to not eat it all!***Edit*** I also like to top this with croutons and fresh parmesan cheese. It's also very good if you put it in a blender (I use a hand blender) and puree it with a bit of cream. Just be sure to remove the bay leaf!

I make this soup often. It's easy and always a winner. I usually add more tomatoes and sometimes throw in canelini beans and wilted spinach.

I am only giving it four stars because I have a few suggestions that I think would make it a five star recipe. First I added a peeled and cubed potato and 1/4 cup cream. Then I blended it with the smoothie blender. It comes out very creamy with a nice thickness to it because of the pureed potato. I also might use vegetable broth instead of chicken next time.

I love making this with my boyfriend! The first time I made it, I couldn't really taste the tomato or the other spices over the basil, so I usually cut the amount of basil in half and don't let it simmer as long. Other than that, this soup goes wonderfully with a sliced Italian bread and olive oil.

That this recipe is low-calorie and low-fat is a bonus. This is one soup I would prepare even if healthy eating wasn't a concern. It is perfectly constructed, nothing you would find out of a can. This one goes into my favorites and no doubt will be one I will remember for the rest of my life. I wouldn't change a thing. It's perfect.

Great tomato soup recipe. The spices give it that "grown-up" flavor missing from the old standard can. I used a hand smoothie blender to puree the tomatoes at the end of cooking to give it a thicker, heartier quality. It was great!

Added salt and pepper and a little cream at the end. Kids liked it but like the stuff out of a can better.

I hate to be the one bad review, but I thought this tasted like watered down spaghetti sauce. As spaghetti sauce it was really good (I strained it and used it as such last night--my family loved it). As a soup, not so good.

This is a quick and easy soup to make. It tastes great! I like to add cooked noodles whenever I make it

I followed the recipe exactly but added some chopped clams the last few minutes of cooking. My husband and kids loved it especially since the tomatos and basil and oregeneo came from our garden.

there should be a higher rating than just 5 stars for this. we loved it.

I made this soup for a luncheon at work. My co-workers and I loved it.

Very simple and tasty soup to accompany some warm crusty bread and a salad. I used sake in place of white wine because I was out, and the flavor was fine. I also added some salt (for the tomatoes), milk (or soy milk - for a bit of a thicker consistancy) and chopped zucchini, squash and carrots (for a more substantial "bite"). Everyone loved the "spice" aftertaste. Wonderful!

Very easy to make and has good flavor. I added salt and pepper. I also pureed the soup in batches to make it thicker. I will make it again.