Description
Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table, even in the coldest months. Made with pantry staples like canned tomatoes, this soup is not only quick and easy to prepare but also rich in taste. Simply sauté vegetables, blend until smooth, and finish with a splash of heavy cream for an indulgent texture. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a quick weeknight meal, this creamy tomato soup pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread, making it the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until slightly softened (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs; bring to a boil then simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth using a stand blender or immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream; heat through while adjusting seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with fresh basil and your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg