Description
Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup is a delightful, heartwarming dish that brings comfort to any chilly day. This easy recipe is crafted using canned tomatoes and tomato paste, allowing you to whip up a delicious bowl of soup quickly, even on the busiest weeknights. With its creamy texture and rich flavor profile, this tomato soup is perfect for solo lunches or cozy dinner gatherings. Whether served with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich or topped with fresh herbs, this soup is sure to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups heavy cream or plant milk
- Fresh basil leaves and thyme
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and optional red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add basil, thyme, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a stand blender.
- Stir in cream or milk and heat gently before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg