Description
Indulge in the warmth of our Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup made with canned tomatoes, perfect for chilly evenings. This easy-to-prepare soup combines pantry staples like canned tomatoes and fresh herbs to create a rich, comforting flavor that is sure to satisfy. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this wholesome dish that not only nourishes the body but also wraps you in cozy comfort. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, this creamy tomato soup is your go-to recipe for cold winter nights.
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
- up to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves and tender stems
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or generous pinch dried thyme)
- one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
- ½ cup white grape juice (optional)
- 2 cups heavy cream or unsweetened plant milk of choice
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and carrots in olive oil over medium heat until softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, and optional crushed red pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil, thyme, crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and optional grape juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a stand or immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream or plant milk; heat through while stirring.
- Serve hot, garnished with black pepper and fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg