Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
Kenneth Cadieux
July 08, 2026
Homemade Tomato Basil Soup is a bariatric-friendly, portion-controlled soup built for life after weight loss surgery. This homemade tomato basil soup recipe supports gastric sleeve (VSG), gastric bypass, and GLP-1 patients with high-protein, low-volume portions that satisfy without overfilling a post-op stomach.
Ingredients
- 8 Tomatoes
- 3 Springs of Thyme
- 1⁄4 Teaspoon of Salt
- 1⁄4 Teaspoon of Oregano
- 1⁄4 Cup of Olive Oil
- 2 Cracks of Lemon Pepper Grinder from Trader Joes'
- 1 Bushel of Basil Leaves
- 1 Cup of Chicken Broth
- 1⁄4 Cup of Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
Step 1:Roasting Tomato Prep
First we need to prep our tomatoes for roasting. Simply cut each tomato in half.
Step 2:Tomato Seasoning
Give a baking sheet a generous coating of olive oil. Place the tomatoes cut side down to soak up that oil- then give them a flip and add flake salt, oregano, and thyme sprigs. Get these in the over at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Step 3:Onion Prep
Slice your yellow onion and half and remove the outer skin. Give the onion a rough chop. In a large frying pan add olive oil and with high heat, sautee the onions stirring often. Season with lemon pepper or regular pepper.
Step 4:Making the Soup
30 minutes later, take your tomatoes and add them to a sauce pan along with the sautéed onions. Add basil, and a cup of chicken broth along with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar With a hand blender that can be found <a href="https://amzn.to/3tN1Vwl" target="new">here</a>, blend all the ingredients together. This helps cut down all the remaining solid ingredients while emulsifying the vinegar, oil, and fats used in this recipe. Take your soup off the burner and add it to a bowl. You can garnish it with some parmesan cheese, parsley, or chives. Freeze the rest for later.
Bariatric Portion & Prep Tips
Protein-first eating drives success after bariatric surgery. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends prioritizing protein at every meal and stopping at the first sign of fullness. Prepping homemade tomato basil soup in a BariBowl portion-control container keeps servings post-op sized automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Homemade Tomato Basil Soup recipe bariatric-friendly?
Yes — this homemade tomato basil soup recipe is portion-controlled and protein-forward, designed for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric band patients.
Can I eat homemade tomato basil soup after gastric sleeve surgery?
Once your surgeon clears you for the soft or regular food phase, portion-controlled homemade tomato basil soup fits well into a post-op bariatric diet.
How should I portion homemade tomato basil soup after weight loss surgery?
Start with a half-cup serving, eat slowly, and stop at the first sign of fullness — a portion-control container like the BariBowl makes this automatic.
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