This delicious Creamy Tomato Soup is a comforting classic that can easily be made at home. With its smooth and creamy texture, this tomato soup is great to serve on its own or as a starter to a meal.
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- Tomatoes: studies suggest that they may ease inflammation, boost your immune system, lower your cholesterol levels, and keep your blood from clotting. Health Benefits of Tomatoes.
- Yellow onion nutrition health benefits include providing antioxidants that fight inflammation, cancer protection, and improved heart health. Onions: Health Benefits and Nutrition.
- Butter, garlic, chicken stock, fresh basil, sugar, black pepper, salt, and heavy whipping cream.
How to make this Recipe:
- Sauté onions
Heat a nonreactive pot over medium heat. Add butter then add chopped onions. Sauté 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
- Add tomatoes, chicken stock, chopped basil, sugar, black pepper, and cook
Add tomatoes with their juice, chicken stock, chopped basil, sugar, and black pepper. Stir together and bring to a boil then reduce heat, partially cover with lid, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot to desired consistency or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return blended soup to the pot over medium heat.
- Add cream and enjoy
Add heavy cream and return to a simmer. Taste and add salt, sugar, and/or black pepper, if needed. Serve and enjoy.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use alternatives like coconut milk, cashew cream, or a dairy-free cream substitute. Greek yogurt or milk can also be used for a lighter version.
Yes, you can add vegetables like carrots, celery, bell peppers, or even roasted red peppers to enhance the flavor and nutritional content of the soup. Just sauté them with the onions and garlic before adding the tomatoes.
Creamy tomato soup pairs well with a grilled cheese sandwich, crusty bread, croutons, or a fresh green salad. You can also serve it with a side of garlic bread or avocado toast.
Yes, creamy tomato soup freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm on the stovetop, stirring occasionally.
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Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups yellow onions (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups fresh tomatoes (peeled and diced) (or crushed tomatoes from cans with their juice)
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (plus more to serve)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (or to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a nonreactive pot over medium heat. Add butter then add chopped onions. Sauté 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
- Add tomatoes with their juice, chicken stock, chopped basil, sugar, and black pepper. Stir together and bring to a boil then reduce heat, partially cover with lid, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot to desired consistency or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return blended soup to the pot over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and return to a simmer.
- Taste and add salt, sugar, and/or black pepper, if needed. Serve and enjoy.
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