Description
Warm, rich, and irresistibly smooth, this creamy tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy lunch, or cozy meal, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and pairs beautifully with grilled cheese or crusty bread.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans (14 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly
4. Add tomatoes and broth and mix well
5. Season with salt pepper sugar basil and oregano
6. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes
7. Blend until smooth
8. Return to heat and stir in cream and cheese
9. Adjust seasoning to taste
10. Serve hot with garnish
Notes
Use high-quality canned tomatoes for best flavor
Blend carefully while soup is hot
Add cream on low heat to avoid curdling
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy tomato soup, easy recipe, quick dinner, comfort food